We are now in search for an Exec Chef for a 5 star Game Lodge located in Tanzania

KEY OUTPUTS:

•  Kitchen Hygiene standards set
•  Responsible for training chefs & implementing kitchen standards
•  Correct chemicals and sufficient cleaning materials to be in stock at all times
•  7 day Menu set according to Food Styling Guide.
•  Company Training chef to be called on to do training if necessary
•  Presentation as discussed and according to Styling Guide
•  Up to date with Whats Hot & Whats Not
•  Through the Tummy of the Guest Bops
•  Creative Bush Banqueting according to Food Styling Guide
•  Proactive Maintenance
•  Good communications with: All chefs; All camp managers; HODs, Lodge Manager and suppliers
•  Good stock controls and stock rotation
•  Good administration and personnel files to be kept according to Lodge Managers requirements.
•  Responsible for all food orders, storerooms and fridge and deepfreezes
•  Left-over management: left-overs to be discussed and processed every day
•  Vehicles and containers transporting food to camps to be spotless
•  Checklists of all items going to camps in place
•  All food going out to guests at any time to be checked by chef
•  Chef to check buffets/dinner/breakfasts etc. at each camp at least 3 times per week
•  Minimal traffic through kitchen: kitchen staff, Exec chef and Lodge manager to enter through kitchen
•  All fridges and refrigerators and storerooms to be kept locked or keys to be left with an accountable Chef.
•  All meals and platters to be put out at last minute fresh, fresh, fresh!
•  Quality and quantity of snacks to game drives to be checked
•  Bush banqueting, drink stops, picnics etc. to have checklists
•  Canteens organised
•  Good interaction with Guests, Food Fundis and other company Chefs: Invite feedback, exchange ideas; be suggestion-friendly; share experience
•  Good discipline and fair treatment: Exec Chef to be a Role Model
•  Be aware of & make your chefs aware of special dietary needs Guests

SKILLS REQUIRED:

•  Communication skills - with guests and fellow staff members
•  Standard of your work must exceed the standard of the lodge
•  Good organisational ability
•  Lateral thinking ability
•  Initiative
•  Must adhere to World Class Hospitality and Service Standards
•  Honest, have good integrity, proactive and driven person who has career ambitions

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

•  Hospitality
•  Environment
•  The surrounding communities
•  The country
•  Company Knowledge
•  Valid unendorsed SA drivers license essential

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

•  Experience in the service industry especially in dealing with guests and staff
•  At least 3+ years relevant experience
•  Passion for creating fabulous food