Function Chef

Responsibilities

• All aspects of purchasing, food preparation & presentation.
• Oversee all kitchen operations during events, ensuring timely food service and proper workflow
• Deputize in the CM’s absence if necessary.
• Promote the professional growth and development of the culinary team.
• Ensure that all staff are familiar with the day's requirements.
• Give and take culinary direction in a positive and impactful manner
• Responsible for running the kitchen operation as well as having a passionate interest in the business beyond the kitchen doors.
• Make sure that the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.
• Produce menus which demonstrate flair, imagination and an upmarket awareness that meets customer needs and VIP function preferences.
• Overseeing and developing the organization of food preparation and production according to the demands of the business units whilst maintaining the company standard.
• Ensure that all statutory, as well as company hygiene regulations are being strictly adhered to, while working towards improving systems and processes.
• Responsible for food budgets and to achieve their requirements with respect to average spend, profit percentages and expenses.
• To ensure that all maintenance problems are timeously reported and followed up.
• Guarantee that all communications between service areas and kitchen run smoothly.
• To ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature.
• To attend seminars and training courses as and when directed.
• To further your own knowledge of management methods and principles to ensure future advancement and further upgrading in management standards for the profession as a whole.
• Stay abreast with food trends as well as best practices.

• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer literate
• Organising and planning skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team Player
• Knowledge sharing culture - able & willing to do training at units
• Excellent food skills
• Strong in functions
• Ability to network and keep a good line of communication open with clients
• Strong client and customer service skills
• Disciplinary procedures knowledge

• Matric certificate and culinary qualification/diploma
• Exposure to upmarket function catering
• Good at controlling costs & doing menu planning
• Strong functions experience
• Must have 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Computer literate & excellent communication skill