CAFE CHOCONILLA

HEAD CHEF About the job:

Cafe Choconilla is an ambitious restaurant in Kabwe where we aim at engaging chefs with great culinary talent. We take pride in our food and service and we are now searching for an experienced chef and team leader for this key position.

As Head Chef you are responsible for our production of excellent meals following the company’s high standards. You must be an inspired leader who is capable of getting the best out of your team and spearhead training of junior chefs. You report to the Food & Beverage Manager and work closely with him to ensure the kitchen’s operations are compliant with company standards. You will enjoy working with a dedicated team of chefs, managers, waiters, waitresses and other supporting staff members.

The position as Head Chef has an anticipated startdate 10th November 2022.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise kitchen staff in conducting their duties • Prepare meals of the highest quality according to company

• Organise preventive maintenance on in-house equipment

• To conduct quality control of food presentation, portioning, taste and freshness

• Ensure kitchen compliance with company policies and for staff to follow checklists in daily operations.

• Assist the Food & Beverage Manager and stock controller in efficient inventory management. • Monitor recipes are followed and projected consumption of ingredients matches with actual consumption

• Make recommendations to menu and recipe adjustments

• Conduct required training and monitor all team members to expected performance levels • Manage all day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards • Ensure smooth cooperation with the managers as well as the waitering department

• Effective complaint handling and to provide solutions to the frequent operational problems

• Ensure compliance with all food safety and health requirements.