Chef/Kitchen Manager

Industry: Hospitality

Position: Chef/Kitchen Manager

Reports to: Owner

Type: Full-time position

Location: Windhoek, Namibia

A well established restaurant and function venue is expanding and seeking a candidate with a hands-on management style and the ability to multitask between 2 units. Do you have strong managing skills and a passion for kitchens? 

Requirements:

• 5 years previous Sous / Head chef experience in a fast pace Restaurant environment
• Experience with advanced cooking techniques
• Be able to communicate, understand, read, and write the predominant language(s) of the trading area (English)
• Knowledge of service within the food and beverage sector
• Possess basic math skills
• Must have the stamina to work long days; weekends and evenings included, when required
• Computer literacy
• Must possess excellent staff management skills and be capable of leading a kitchen brigade
• Proven track record of mentoring and training staff on a continuous basis
• Be part of the team and be hands-on

Qualifications:

• Possess a matric certificate and a tertiary qualification in the chef/cooking field
• A drivers license is a bonus

Description:

Having a strong ability and willingness to train, mentor, manage and continually improve the kitchen team.

• Menu compilation and implementation
• Maintain and go above the established standards of food hygiene, cleaning and food handling to maintain impeccable quality within the kitchen, which meet current standards of legislation and compliance.
• Effective Kitchen Administration to minimize shortages and wastage and effective stock control, assuming full responsibility of any shortages, wastage, and variances.
• Prepare budgets and aim to achieve budgeted gross profit.
• Staff food control: cost, quality, and quantity
• Ensure the stock control, stock take, and requisition procedures are strictly followed according to par levels and company standards, ensuring accuracy.

ELITE ENCOURAGES YOU TO APPLY BY SUBMITTING YOUR DETAILED CV ON THIS CAREER PAGE. (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT TO BE SUBMITTED AT THIS STAGE.)

Contact Janine for more details 083 723 4150

Closing Date: 17th May 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.