Kitchen Manager

Description:

Kitchen Manager:Our client based in the Knysna area is looking to grow their team with a dynamic Kitchen Manager. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: - Opening and closing of the kitchen - Allocation of duties to junior staff – mice-en-place - Stock control – managing stock takes, stock rotation, portion, wastage and spoilage control - Procurement – preparation of stock required for the week based on stock counts - Maintain health, safety and hygiene systems - Maintain food safety standards - Assist with cooking and managing the flow of food based on orders (pass) - Garnishing and plating - Dealing with guest queries, questions and problems - Oversight of dietary requirements - Training of junior staff – ongoing - Any other ad hoc duties as required by owner / manager Qualifications:

- Matric – coupled with a certificate / diploma in culinary arts
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Basic computer literacy

Competencies:

- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication
- Self-motivated
- Passionate and keeps abreast of culinary trends
- Organized
- Muti-tasking skills
- Attention to detail
- Numeracy skills