Job Description
We are currently seeking a Chef Tournant to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining Stocks
- Ensuring that all stocks are kept under optimum conditions and that any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the Sous Chefs or Executive Chef
- Checking refrigeration and freezers in designated sections in terms of availability and condition
- Standards
- Ensuring that all stocks are kept under optimum conditions and that any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the Sous Chefs or Executive Chef
- Checking refrigeration and freezers in designated sections in terms of availability and condition
- Training
- Ensuring that all communication, standards and policies are communicated with the team and executed flawlessly
- Rotating in various sections, under the discretion of the Executive Chef
- Ensuring that all mise-en-place is prepared and on time
- Ensuring that buffets are set up according to standard and on time
- Ensuring that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity
- Ensuring that all dishes reach the hot plate correctly garnished, the correct portion and size, presented on the prescribed serving dish in the prescribed manner
- Ensuring that his / her section is being kept clean and tidy at all times
- Ensures that all subordinates and trainees receive the right training and optimum guidance
- Attending training courses and seminars as and when required
- Safety
- Ensuring that no horseplay is allowed in his / her section and that all staff under his control are treated fairly and with courtesy
- Regularly checking for maintenance requirements and report these to the Maintenance department
- Adhering to HACCP standards
General Requirements
- Comply with all company policies of the Grand Hotel Excelsior
- Comply with all systems and procedures as laid down by General Manager, Director of Operations and Executive Chef
- Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
- Participate in Health and Safety training and have complete and up-to-date knowledge of Hotel emergency and evacuation procedures
- The company reserves the right to add and amend any duties or responsibilities at its discretion
