Job Title: Executive Chef
Reports To: Camp General Manager
Function: Operations
Location: Botswana
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Executive Chef is responsible for consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality, presentation and flavour for the dining rooms, banquets and other food facilities, resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction. Additionally responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen and manage areas of profit, stock, wastage control, hygienic practices and training within the kitchen
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Administration
- Review weekly and monthly schedules to meet forecast and budget
- Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to the operational standards and policies
- Discuss daily food cost reports with key kitchen and Food and Beverage team members
Training
- Trains, develops and motivates supervisors and the culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on consistent basis
- Identifies the developmental needs of the kitchen staff and provide coaching, mentoring and help them increase their knowledge or skills
- Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations
Planning and Organising
- Coordinates with the purchasing department for acquisition of needed goods and services
- Ensure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in the kitchen
- Ensure sufficient staffing levels are scheduled to accommodate business demands
Departmental Leadership
- Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment
- Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring
Guest Relations
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on food quality, and service levels
- Actively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints
- Work closely with management to make sure guests dietaries and guest satisfaction is met
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma in Food Production from a recognised institution
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position preferably in a remote environment
- Proven track record in Training
- Fully computer literate in windows suite
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work with a team and under
- Minimum 3 contactable references
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and updated CV to the below listed email addresses.The subject heading of the email should be the Job Title of the position one is applying for.
To: hr@greatplainsconservation.com
Cc: opportunities@greatplainsconservation.com
The remuneration package will be offered according to experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. We do not accept hand deliveries.
Closing Date: 17h00 on Sunday 12th May 2024.
PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUMES OF APPLICATIONS ONLY THOSE WHO ARE SHORTLISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.