Executive Chef

Job purpose:

Responsible and accountable for the effective leadership of quality and innovative culinary production, presentation and standards across the kitchen operations with the aim of

maximising the revenue potential of culinary products on the complex

Job Scope & Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage culinary strategy and execution for the complex
• Accountable for departmental budget, expense management and food cost
• Planning
• Conceptual thinking
• Decision-making
• Influencing
• Attention to detail
• Reviewing / evaluating (feasibility / compliance /

alternatives/ etc.)

• Developing relationships
• Innovation & continuous Improvement
• Customer Service orientation
• Taking information through the senses
• People leadership & motivation

Core behavioural competencies:

Minimum qualification

• 3-Year Hotel School / Culinary Diploma

Minimum job-related experience

• 9-10 years in the culinary industry of which at least 5 years are at a management level

Certifications/Accreditation/Registration/Licenses

• Registration with the SA Chefs Association

Work conditions and special requirements

• Required to work overtime in line with operational requirements

Right of first refusal will be given to candidates from Mgungundlovu Communal Property Association (MCPA) and the licensed areas: (Mbizana, Flagstaff, Mount Fletcher, Lusikisiki, Matatiele, Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, uMzimkhulu, Ntabankulu) People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equity

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, SISA internal recruitment policy as well as units employment equity plans.

POPI Statement

Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed and personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the included Privacy Statement. Please also note that if you have not been contacted within 1 month after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.