Staff management, training and development of the Madikwe Safari Lodge Kitchen team. Development, implementation and quality control of different menus for four outlets in three different properties (Lelapa Lodge, Kopano Lodge, Dithaba Lodge and the Pool), defining different food experiences and reflecting the defined style for each outlet. Full responsibility for stock control, Kitchen financials and budgeting. Maintaining excellent guest relations. Maintaining a hygienic environment; implementing, training and monitoring of hygiene systems and required standards.
Key Focus Areas:
- Ensure food preparation to the highest standards in four outlets;
- To ensure that training is implemented and maintained;
- Creation and implementation of departmental training manuals per outlet;
- Multi-site management and quality control;
- Staff management;
- Menu development, defining different food experiences per outlet;
- Full responsibility for stock control, Kitchen financial reports and budgeting;
- To be involved with the kitchen staff recruitment process.
Requirements – Qualifications and Skills:
- Grade 12 (essential);
- Formal Chef qualification (advantageous);
- Minimum 10 years Kitchen management experience
- Strong background of 5* luxury dining
- Sound experience in multi-site management
- Strong leader
- Passionate about training and development
- Sound financial acumen
- Excellent guest relations
