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.

INTERPERSONAL & PERSONAL SKILLS