Head Chef wanted urgently: Salary R20 000 to R35 000 per month

A high-end group of restaurants located in Greater Johannesburg North as well as Catering for Golf Estate (with finer dining 40 Seater Patio Restaurant), standard Terrace light meal Restaurants and catering for functions.

Job Description:
We are seeking a Talented Senior Head Chef/Kitchen Manager who is hands-on and great with perfecting presentation and garnishing and creating high en quality meals (Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner for Functions and Restaurant Service – Mostly plated). Seeking a Chef that is happy to be operationally involved in cooking and training of staff. The chef will primarily run the catering at a Golf Estate, catering for any functions held at the estate, will assist in the launching of a 40 Seater Fine Dining small Patio Restaurant and Terrace menus (Offering standard but more eloquent meals such as designer Sandwiches, Baguettes, Salads, Light lunches, etc. as well as Breakfasts. We are not looking for a chef to completely reinvent the wheel but will be encouraged to add a few of their own dishes and refine those already in place.

The Chef will move between the Country Club and the Group of Restaurants that the same Owner also owns. This group of restaurants serves high-quality meals, shellfish and fish offerings is high on the menu. Seeking a creative, driven, hardworking (not a clock watcher) chef who loves his trade. Versatile and adaptable skills set. Will report directly to Owner and Operator/Shareholder. Venues located between West Rand and Johannesburg. Seeking a chef who is able to work independently, lead a team, follow instructions from the owner whilst imparting own creativity, and suggesting slight modifications. This will be a 3-month contract initially with view to go perm should all go well.

Qualifications:
Formal Culinary Qualification Essential.

Skills:
Hands-On. Must Love Cooking and Creating. Able to take instruction from Owners, Willing, and open to working long hours as business demands. Flexible and Versatile. Good Operationally in the Kitchen, but also able to assist with Stock control, some menu additions/planning but not to reinvent the wheel. Own Transport.

Salary / Package: R20000-R35000 Highly dependent on Chef and Capabilities

Benefits: Negotiable

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Source: Indeed