Head Chef - Franschhoek

Vine Recruitment

A Wine farm in the Franschhoek area seeks to employ an excellent candidate to take up the position of Head Chef.

Previous experience in a busy upmarket establishment (approx. 80 seats) in the position of Sous chef or Head chef

Previous experience in working in an open kitchen will be an advantage.

Excellent culinary skills with a particular flair for Italian food

High focus on customer satisfaction

Impeccable health and hygiene standards

Excellent supplier relationships

A natural leader with the ability to motivate and discipline a small team

A person with an impeccable sense of responsibility

Creates the menus for all entities’ food offering keeping with the specified style of Cuisine per entity

Ensures all dishes are correctly costed and presents these costings according to agreed deadlines

Ensures that all kitchen staff members are thoroughly trained on the execution of the menu

Creates customized menus for all Estate functions & events

Ensure staff are trained in preparation and serving of food offering

Managing food costs and expenses within budget

Manages the process of all food stock ordering

Conducts an accurate monthly stock count on the last day of every month

Please send cv, qualifications, references, salary expectation and photo to: ***email_hidden***