- Must have formal culinary qualifications and at least 2 years management experience, ideally in a 5* operation.
- Understand the remote/island lifestyle
- The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure and have excellent and consistent attention to detail. He or she will be guest focused, have a positive outlook, be an excellent team player, committed, hardworking and eager to learn.
- Overall responsibility for the standards of the food product on the island: guest and staff food
- Be responsible for implementing kitchen standards and making regular visits to staff kitchen and canteen.
- Be responsible for the development and training of staff (chefs) to increase their individual skills and ensure promotion when possible
- Manage all administrative departmental duties (staff files, off day schedule, hygiene standards etc)
- Create seasonal menus based on guests in house and produce in store
- Presentation according to group lodge food identity
- Take the food product on the island to the next level in all areas (dishes, guest experiences etc)
- Excellent stock controls, ordering processes and stock rotation
- Proactive maintenance of all kitchen equipment
- Excellent and regular communications with:
- All food going out to guests at any time to be checked by Exec or Sous Chef
- Meet all guests on arrival as much as possible, know their names
- Excellent and regular interaction with guests: build the relationship, invite feedback
- Be aware of & make your chefs aware of special dietary needs staff and guests
- Good interaction/ communication with team members : invite feedback; exchange ideas; be suggestion-friendly; share experience
- Good discipline and fair treatment in department, and lodge overall: Exec Chef to be a role model
- Passion for food and the food experience
- Ability to lead a team of people effectively
- Strong management skills, day-to-day, and long term
- The ability to motivate staff to consistently deliver
- Ability to think and act creatively within a team
- Good knowledge of hospitality operations including butler service, housekeeping and laundry
- Computer Skills
- Passion for creating fabulous guest delight genuine interest in people and satisfaction
- Good interpersonal skills open and approachable
- Diligence, meticulousness and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job
- Good communication skills
- Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
- Bright, enthusiastic, energetic and caring personality
- Smart, clean, presentable appearance.
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Executive Chef - Durban, South Africa - Complement Recruitment
Description
Executive Chef Zanzibar - Tanzania
Salary: Market Related
Purpose of Position:
Complement Recruitment are recruiting for an Executive Chef based in Zanzibar Tanzania, on a 2 year fixed term contract. We are looking at Chef''''s currently based in South Africa (Gauteng, Western Cape, Kwazulu Natal) looking to work on a 2 year contract for a 5* Island Lodge.
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Minimum Requirements Qualifications And Skills
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
KEY OUTPUTS:
ü All chefs
ü Heads of Department
ü Lodge Manager
ü Suppliers
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
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