Description

Head Chef – The Gorge Private Game Lodge & Spa

The Gorge, a five-star award winning boutique Lodge, situated 30Km inland from Port Shepstone in Kwa-Zulu Natal, has a
vacancy for a head chef. The Lodge has 8 rooms (16 guests) and
can accommodate up to 40 guests for functions or special events. Breakfast
& Dinner are served in our fine dining restaurant (Catharinas on 15) and lunch at our Bistro pool restaurant. Meals are
also served in our boma, bush picnics and for high teas.

Summary of Job description:

Keeping abreast with food trends

Regular menu development & costing

Maintaining kitchen policies & procedures

Managing food control and wastage

Daily menu planning (breakfast, lunch, dinner; high tea, events)

Overseeing all food preparation & quality control

Manage and lead at least 3 to 4 junior chefs

Train and develop junior chefs

Manage kitchen roster with off and leave days

Maintain good stock control

Maintain equipment maintenance

Experience, requirements & skills:

Chef diploma, similar qualification from a reputable Cookery/Chef school

At least 3-5 years in a Head Chef or Senior Sous chef position

Previous experience in a 5-star boutique lodge or hotel essential

Good wine knowledge & wine pairing

Excellent organizational & people skills

A passion for fine dining

Pastry & baking experience beneficial

Field to fork, utilizing locally grown & farmed ingredients as much as
possible & promoting the same

Good understanding of nutrition, food allergies and dietary
restrictions.

Self-motivated and disciplined

Own reliable transport essential Remuneration Package & Benefits:

Salary:

From R18 000 upwards, depending on qualifications and experience
Accommodation provided

Please send your resume/CV