Chef
Wild Dreams
Full-time
On-site
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
A beautiful boutique hotel situated on the Garden Route, on the outskirts of Plettenberg Bay is looking for a 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗙 to join their team.
This small Boutique Hotel has accommodation for up to 26 Hotel guests and 40 restaurant guests. We are seeking a passionate, skilled chef to create delicious meals for their guests. You will be very involved in planning of their menu, ensuring that each dish is nutritious and cost-effective, and collaborating with a small team of kitchen staff to deliver food that meets the highest quality standards.
Candidate Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
- Be involved in planning the menu, keeping in mind budget, guest dietaries and availability of seasonal ingredients.
Overseeing all kitchen operations. - Coordinating kitchen staff and assisting them as required.
- Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
- Taking stock of ingredients and equipment and placing orders to replenish stock.
- Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
- Creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh.
- Keeping up to date with industry trends.
- Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary.
- Planning budget friendly staff meals
- Minimum education level: Grade 12 plus culinary qualification and experience
- Ability to speak fluent English
- Own transport: preferable
- Able to do menu costing and budgeting
- Strong leadership abilities