The successful incumbent will be responsible to assist with all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs, and an overall understanding of HACCP.
Education And Experience Required
- Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
- Minimum 3 Years of experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory.
- Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
- High Volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
- Hospital experience advantage.
- Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
- Special diets knowledge is compulsory.
- Must have healthcare experience.
- Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
- Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
- Customer Service Skills.
- Management Skills.
- Communication Skills.
- Exceptional Functions Skills.
- Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs.
- Computer literate.
- HSE knowledge
- Assist with managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
- Assist with implementation of the production process.
- Assist with managing food/labour costs
- Overall understanding of HACCP.
- To develop and plan menus
- Kitchen brigade management
- Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation
