Executive Chef

Ziyana Business Consulting and Training Full time

Warmbad, South Africa Posted on 06/11/2025

• Must be prepared to work in remote area,including adaptability required in such an environment
• Position would be responsible for tworestaurants, two bush venues and all function facilities, which includeconference facilities.
• Responsible for the preparation, cooking andpresentation of all food items in accordance with laid down minimum standardsas required by the company for a 4-star lodge.
• Ensure quality & efficiency of food &service to customers is at highest levels always.
• Must be able to do the purchasing, checking ofgoods and packing of all relevant storage facilities.
• Must be strong in food stock control and keepwastage to a minimum.
• Good financial acumen required for controls,budgeting & procurement requirements.
• Able to draft staff rosters and staff registers.Manage labour relations as required.
• Manage suppliers & deliveries as required,prioritising both quality and cost.
• Ensure standards as laid out by the company arealways upheld by the kitchen.
• Be able to run various functions at the same time.
• Monitor food standards consistently.
• Have an extremely high standard of hygiene.
• Ensure all food service areas are maintained inaccordance with company standards & hygiene requirements.
• Management of Food - FIFO.
• Reporting of breakages as required.
• Must have an excellent understanding of FoodCost and Cost Controls
• Must be able to work in all kitchen departmentsand train staff to required levels of efficiency.

• Applicants must have at least 3-5 years' Executive Chef experience at a 4/5 Hotel.
• Matric.
• Further tertiary culinary qualifications.
• Valid driver's license & own transport.
• Must have good leadership skills.
• Management reporting required.
• Manage customer complaints when required.
• Valid RSA ID.
• Stable track record.
• Reliable, ethical, confidential, motivated,sales-oriented, honest, passionate.
• Manage the kitchen as a business unit.
• Menu planning as required.
• SALARY - Salary negotiable within reason & dependent onexperience and
• qualifications
• The remuneration will be discussed at the interviews orupon individual requests.