KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Assist the Executive Chef/Head Chef/Sous Chef in the following tasks:
• Implement menus at the lodge.
• Quality check taste and presentation of dishes to ensure the excellent standard of the food.
• Ensure that portion size and plating of food are controlled to avoid wastage and maintain a high standard.
• Ensure that all food is being prepared to the highest standards.
• Ensure efficient work with the focus on completing the task within the time available and to the standard set.

REQUIREMENTS – QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Grade 12 (essential)
• Degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Sound knowledge of food preparation and Kitchen hygiene.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of all dietary and religious requirements.
• Good knowledge and understanding of stock procedures and control.
• Good knowledge of product and supply.
• Basic knowledge of planning, budgeting, and departmental administration.
• Basic knowledge of creating, implementing, and maintaining written control documents and training manuals.

MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT AS A MEMBER OF THE MORE FAMILY COLLECTION

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
• Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.
• Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
• Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.
• Must work accurately under pressure.
• People skills – tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly.