Bateleur Camp Sous Chef
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KEY OUTPUTS:
- Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
- Provide leadership to the kitchen and canteen teams, maintaining high standards of professionalism.
- Monitor food budgets and adhere to financial controls for both guest and staff meals.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards, including HACCP protocols.
- Manage food orders, stock control, and ensure efficient use of resources with the First in first out system.
- Deliver on guest dietary requirements, maintaining an ethos of delighting guests and staff alike.
- Conduct stock takes, monitor prepped food, and assist with menu adjustments to improve service quality
- Maintain a consistent guest food satisfaction score and manage cost per head for guests and staff.
- Train and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring all training is properly recorded to maintain standards.
- Enforce discipline and ensure correct personnel management, including scheduling shifts and attendance.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on collaboration and productivity.
- Excellent organizational abilities to manage day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure timely service.
- Good financial Knowledge to manage budgets, costs, and stock effectively.
- Problem-solving skills to address kitchen challenges and guest requirements proactively.
- Strong communication skills for smooth coordination between kitchen, management, and service staff.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standard
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Extensive knowledge of food and kitchen operations, ideally within a luxury lodge or hospitality setting.
- Familiarity with HACCP protocols and other food safety regulations.
- Understanding of menu planning, food budgeting, and stock control systems.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices in the hospitality industry.
- Experience managing food orders, inventory, and staff schedules.
- Ability to cater to guest dietary preferences.
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Experience in the service industry especially in dealing with guests and staff
- At least 2+ years relevant experience
- Passion for creating fabulous food