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 Presentation as discussed and according to Styling Guide Up to date with Whats Hot & Whats Not for &Beyond Food 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 Good interaction/communication with other &Beyond chefs: invite feedback Strict food costs and continued cost cutting initiatives with local suppliers Responsible for all food orders, storerooms and fridge and deepfreezes Left-over management: left-overs to be discussed and processed every day All food going out to guests at any time to be checked by chef All fridges and refrigerators and storerooms to be kept locked or keys to be left with an accountable Chef. Quality and quantity of snacks for game drives to be checked Bush banqueting, drink stops picnics etc. to have checklists, host, etc. Rain- (and weather) management plan in place Good interaction with Guests, Food Fundis and other & Beyond Chefs: Invite feedback, exchange ideas; be suggestion-friendly; share experience Good discipline and fair treatment: Chef to be a Role Model Good Teamwork to be promoted Have Fun and be Flexible Always be approachable, innovative and able to work unsupervised Be aware of & make your chefs aware of special dietary needs Guests When special dietary Guests arrive at the lodge ensure that either yourself or another chef meets the Guest before their first meal to establish their requirements. Ensure you have "911" Emergency food stored in your freezer to be used in a crisis. The Chef is responsible to explain to the Camp mangers & Butlers what the different dishes are & what their ingredients are for breakfast, lunch & dinner 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 (&BEYOND as well as the Foundation) Valid unendorsed SA drivers license essential. PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Experience in the service industry At least 3+ years relevant experience Passion for creating fabulous food This is a permanent live-in position, based at Phinda Homestead Transport to/from leave cycles is the successful candidates own responsibility
