Overview
We have a unique opportunity for a talented HEAD CHEF in the heart of Cape Town. The restaurant specialises in Cape Malay cuisine. We are looking for a dynamic HEAD CHEF to spearhead the kitchen operations of the restaurant.
The ideal candidate is familiar with Cape Malay cooking and spices, demonstrates exceptional culinary, organisation and interpersonal skills, comfortable with guest interaction, We are looking for a true leader, stable track record and able to perform under pressure.
Position Requirements
- Qualification in Professional Cookery or relevant culinary qualification
- At least 3-5 year’s proven working experience as a Head Chef
- Excellent knowledge of kitchen management
- Experience in menu engineering, and recipe costing and management
- Proficient knowledge of Cape Malay Cooking
Examples of Key Responsibilities
- Menu engineering, costing, recipe design and testing, kitchen budget management
- Strong financial and administrative competence to drive through commercial efficiencies, kitchen budgets and to ensure profitability
- Strict stock controls and management, stock movement, rotation, ordering, supplier liaison and price negotiations
- Excellent control of food cost, wastage and kitchen preparation
- Ongoing staff training and development and staff recruitment
- Ensuring the team has high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
Remuneration details
R30 000 – R35 000 (Based on experience)
Start Date
Priority Position
Consideration
Candidates, who are already residing in Cape Town region will have preference. We can only consider South African Citizens or applicants who hold a valid South African Permanent Residence! No Work Permit applications will be accepted! Applicants, who live in other provinces of South Africa still need to attend personal interviews and if requested to do any cook-offs, will do so completely at their own expense. We handle high volumes of applications daily and will only be able to reply, via e-mail, to candidates who have met our clients’ requirements.
Only applicants already residing in South Africa, with the required experience will be contacted.
All applications submitted must contain:
- Updated CV with contactable references
- Tertiary Educational documents
- Written Reference Letters
- A recent presentable profile photo’s
- Chefs: 6-8 Food profile photos produced by yourself or in conjunction with the team
How to apply
Email us at info@pmrecruitment.co.za
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