Executive Chef

Craven Cottage CC

📍 durban, kwazulu natal, South-Africa

Full-time Hospitality & Leisure

Job Description

Duties

  • Design varied, high-volume, and nutritious weekly menus tailored to diverse employee demographics and dietary requirements
  • Oversee the end‑to‑end execution of meal services, ensuring food is fresh, properly portioned, and served efficiently during peak canteen hours.
  • Manage bulk ordering, negotiate with food suppliers, and oversee stock rotation to minimize waste and meet budgetary targets.
  • Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor a team of sous chefs, cooks, and scullery workers to ensure a high‑performing and motivated kitchen brigade.
  • Ensure impeccable hygiene and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP), perform daily temperature checks, and maintain a spotless record regarding local health and safety legislation.
  • Track raw food costs (GP%), prepare variance reports, and optimize labour budgets while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.

Requirements

  • A relevant tertiary quali...
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