Chef

South Hospitality Limited trading as Spice Village, is looking for two skilled Chefs to join our kitchen team. You’ll be responsible for managing the kitchen, preparing high-quality dishes, and maintaining food safety standards. The ideal candidates will have at least two years of professional kitchen experience, strong culinary and time management skills, and a team-focused attitude.

CHEF

REPORTS TO  Head Chef / Director

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Sous Chef

Commis Chef

Trainee / Apprentice

Steward / Kitchenhand

POSSIBLE INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Restaurant Manager / Front of House Supervisors

Front of House staff

Accounts department

Function co-ordinator

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To manage the operation of the kitchen following the Head Chef & Sous Chef’s guideline - providing maximum quality in order to satisfy customer expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

▪  Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure, while seamlessly adapting to the demands of the kitchen

▪  Strong culinary skills, with a passion for creating delicious, innovative dishes

▪  Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality control standards

▪  Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team

▪  Strong communication and problem-solving skills

▪  Review policies to maintain standards for food safety in all food preparation areas.

▪  Review policies to maintain standards for health & safety at work in all food preparation areas.

▪  Ensure all equipment and work environments are operational.

▪  Inform the designated management if any hazards are identified that may affect work conditions.

▪ Order and maintain inventory to ensure efficient operations.

▪  Communicate with and support staff.

▪  Uphold morale in the kitchen.

▪  Maintain positive relationship between kitchen and front of house staff.

▪  Attend kitchen meetings.

▪  Any other duties the Head Chef or Sous Chef may reasonably require.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

TECHNICAL .

▪ A minimum of two years experience working in a professional kitchen.

▪  Computer skills : Microsoft Office, restaurant management software

▪  Budgeting and menu costing skills

▪  Time management skills

INTERPERSONAL & PERSONAL SKILLS

▪  Creativity

▪  Communication skills (written and oral)

▪  Customer service skills

▪  Ability to receive instructions

▪  Committed to team, establishment and excellence

▪  Positive attitude

▪  Ability to work competently under pressure

▪ Reliable and flexible to change