- To ensure success in your role as Chef, you should be an excellent leader with great organizational skills and impeccable time management. Top candidates will also be creative individuals, capable of creating dishes that set us apart and keep people coming back for more.
- Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
- Planning the menu, keeping in mind budget 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.
Culinary school degree/diploma
Past experience as a working chef
Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts
Perfectionism in sanitation and quality control
Portfolio of creative, unique dishes
Expert multitasking ability
Great leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to run stocktaking and place orders for resupply
Exemplary work ethic in a high-pressure environment
Passion and pride for delighting people with food