Job Description

Job Summary

Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to make your mark? Dream Hotel & Resorts invites a dynamic Head Chef to spearhead our culinary operation across our stunning resort at Piekenierskloof Mountain Resorts. Dream Hotel & Resorts Head chef is a key position in the effective operating of food and beverage operations at our resorts. In discussion with the property custodian and food and beverage lead the Head chef will be expected to develop, implement, monitor, and adjust the strategic offering of the food and beverage facilities at our resorts. You will be a key component in ensuring that the food and beverage offering is seen as an attraction point in drawing customers to the resorts and not just a service offering given to guest.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic understanding of the business elements of a food & beverage service: As the Head chef, you will be a key component to the holistic success of the food and beverage offerings at the resort.
• Business Knowledge: As the Head chef, you will have to have a good understanding of all financial reporting relating to the food and beverage services offered.

It is expected that you will have an exceptional knowledge of all kitchens operating processes and systems. * Leadership and team management: As an executive chef, you will be responsible for the management of your kitchen team. You will also be responsible for ensuring the effective working of your team with other teams at the resort.

• Continuous learning and development (including the training of the team): It is expected that you have a passion for food and beverage and that you have already developed strong habits in continuously developing your skills and keeping up with industry trends.
• Deep knowledge and experience in menu creations: As the head chef, you will be expected to have exceptional knowledge and experience in the creation of menus that meet the food and beverage strategic objectives set.
• Guest relations: As a head chef, you will be expected to engage in guest relationships. You will be expected to the face of the kitchen services and represent your team and company.

Must have:

• Proven Track record in kitchens, food development and people management experience
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Culinary science or related certificate
• Keep up with cooking trends and best practices world wide.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Mastery in delegating multiple tasks.
• Communication and leadership skills
• Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices
• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets.
• Guest oriented and service minded.
• Culinary school diploma or degree in Food service management, related field

Behavioral Competencies:

• Leadership
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving

Dream Hotels and Resorts

1988

310 Main Road Braynston

1000+

Company

About

Dream Hotels and Resorts has been in the business of making dreams come true for 26 years. Our diverse and passionate team create magical holidays and experiences for customers - we love what we do. We're looking for can-do people with a passion for customer-centricity to join our team. A first-class employerxe2x80xa6 3 Reasons to work for Dream Hotels and Resorts 1.We believe the place you work should not only be stimulating and challenging but a place of learning too. Mentorship, training and employee wellness are our top priorities. 2.Hard work and excellent results deserve recognition. We value our employees and offer competitive salaries and a unique rewards and recognition programme. 3.Our leaders lead by example and operate an open-door policy. We value honesty, respect and constructive feedback.

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