Scope: The Fire Chief is responsible to the Restaurant Manager for the smooth, efficient and profitable operation of the main kitchen.
He ensures that the main kitchen is stocked and operated in conformity with the highest possible professional standards of hygiene and efficiency and to the satisfaction of the Roast patrons.
Duties / Responsibilities:
Opening Duties
Check the stock levels of all products in the kitchen and consolidate orders from kitchen team for Restaurant Manager – Ensure 3 day order level is maintained always
Check the OpEq in kitchen area for loss, breakage and report any variances to Restaurant Manager
Receive all items/ products for the kitchen and issue to relevant parties
Check all items received for quality and freshness and reject anything that does not match the Roast specifications
Check with Restaurant Manager/ Hostess on any special requests/ events for the day to prepare stock levels
Ensure that all kitchen areas have been cleaned to specification and that all operating equipment/ crockery/ cutlery/ packaging is in the appropriate place and quantity
Ongoing Duties
Ensure that all sauces, salad dressings, side dishes and soups are freshly prepared in accordance with the recipes
Monitor that the kitchen equipment is well maintained and rationally utilized
Monitor that the main kitchen, wash up, server and grill are kept clean and tidy at all times and that the ‘clean as you go’ policy is upheld
Monitor that the hand-washing policy is maintained
Ensure that the kitchen brigade is regularly trained in order to improve their efficiency as well as professional skills.
Check that the kitchen staff are always well groomed and in full uniform
Ensure that the food orders are processed in accordance with the revenue control policies
Ensure that a high standard of hygiene is maintained in the main kitchen, grill and server.
Check that the food stores, including the kitchen cold rooms are orderly, clean and in perfect working condition, and that storage of cooked and raw food conforms to the highest standards possible.
Continuously monitor that there is always enough well basted, grilled meat at the main grill and that all products on the display are available and within their holding times
Ensure that food safety is strictly adhered to in the storage, preparation and dispensing of all food products
Carry out stock counts: daily/weekly/monthly as per the company policy
Issue operating stock to the kitchen team and maintain stock par level
Assist with the preparation of desserts and support the middle house team
Ensure that all orders are checked before dispensing
Ensure that all orders for delivery/ takeaway are matched to the packaging code
Monitor the speed of service and ensure that the service time is in line with Roast objectives
Closing Duties
Check that all kitchen team are conducting their closing duties
Receive all leftovers for discarding or proper storage and account for records
Account for all crockery, cutlery, glassware and kitchen display and operating equipment stocks and report any variances to the Restaurant Manager
Ensure kitchen is cleaned to standard, dustbins emptied and no food items are left out.
Ensure that machinery closing procedures are followed
Carry out stock take of all food items and packaging as per policy
Knowledge, experience and competencies:
Computer knowledge (Word, excel, Materials Control)
Up to date with food and beverages trends and practices
3 years management experience in the Hospitality industry.
Fine dining experience
Knowledge of service in a fine dining or Quick dinning environment
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Excellent sales and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills
Passionate about food, beverage and customer service
A trend watcher
Strong organizational and logistics skills
Good communications skills
An eye for detail
Ability to spot and resolve problems effectively
Qualifications:
Diploma/Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Hospitality Management.
How to Apply
To apply, email your cover letter and a copy of your updated resume to hoteljobs@peopleinsightslimited.com indicating the position you are applying for in the subject area and your current salary and benefits package by 31st December 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted