Job Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver a wonderful culinary experience to all guests
- This role will report to the Head/Sous Chef and your main duties will include;
- Maintain excellent presentation standards and cost control.
- Lead team members by setting a positive example.
- Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
- Assist Head/Sous Chef with menu preparation and ensuring adequate supplies are available for expected service.
- Work with and co-ordinate the work of kitchen team members in the preparation and production of food as required.
- Preparation and ensuring the availability of mis en place as required.
- Keeping all working areas clean and tidy.
- Ensuring all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned.
- Supervision of the kitchen in the absence of the Head and Sous Chef. Delegate duties and responsibilities to kitchen employees to ensure service demands are met.
- Liaising with restaurant team members regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes.
- Constantly striving to provide total customer satisfaction through efficient, friendly and professional service to all guests. This includes leading by example when attending to guest requests.
Qualifications
About You
- 2-4 years experience in a similar role, preferably including 5 star experience.
- While previous pastry experience is a big advantage, it isn't a deal breaker
- Holds a Level - Diploma in Professional Cookery.
- Has the aptitude and willingness to undertake further development with SO/.
- Physically fit and able to stand for the duration of a shift (8 hours).
- Organisetime and work efficiently.
- Ability to work weekends, public holidays and nights due to the business needs
- Projects professional image at all times through personal presentation / interpersonal skills. Effective numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
- Appreciates and maintains an effective outlet for stress.