Description:
Duties:Strategic Leadership:
Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the culinary department.
Develop and execute long-term culinary plans aligned with the propertys goals and vision.
Menu Creation and Innovation:
Conceptualize, design, and oversee the creation of innovative and diverse menus that reflect culinary trends, seasonal ingredients and the establishment's concept.
Quality Assurance:
Ensure uncompromising quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes.
Lead by example in maintaining the highest culinary standards.
Team Management:
Oversee and mentor the kitchen team, including Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, and kitchen staff.
Cultivate a positive, high-performance work environment through effective leadership and mentorship.
Menu Development:
Lead the creation and development of recipes, dishes, and presentation techniques. Continuously seek ways to elevate the dining experience.
Cost Control and Financial Management:
Manage ingredient inventory, control costs, and optimize kitchen operations to achieve financial goals.
Minimize wastage and maintain profitability.
Kitchen Operations:
Manage and streamline daily kitchen operations, including staff scheduling, production timelines, and workflow optimization.
Staff Development:
Foster the professional growth and development of kitchen staff.
Provide ongoing training, coaching, and mentorship to enhance their culinary skills.
Hygiene and Safety:
Ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
Collaboration and Communication:
Foster effective communication with team members, superiors, servers, and other departments.
Ensure seamless coordination across all aspects of food service.
Culinary Excellence:
Drive the establishment's reputation for culinary excellence, creativity and innovation.
Stay updated on industry trends and participate in culinary competitions or events.
Requirements:
Culinary degree or equivalent culinary certifications.
At least 2 - 3 years' experience
19 Dec 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za