Overview

One of our clients is looking for an experienced chef to join their team of fine chefs. The client is a beautiful well-established Lodge located in a game farm within Lusaka, Zambia. The lodge has a fine dining space with a well-stocked bar and luxury chalets stationed inside their game park allowing clients to see wildlife whether they are relaxing on their veranda or enjoying a delicious meal.

An ideal candidate would be someone that is energetic and is passionate about food with the ability to create delicious meals for consumers.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production
• Ensure effective stock purchase, its receipt and storage
• Ensure that working areas are always kept clean
• Assist other kitchen staff as need arises
• Perform other administrative tasks as will be communicated by superiors
• Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food – in quality, quantity, and safety
• Work towards exceeding customer’s expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service
• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature
• Manage food logs
• Monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared

Qualifications:

• Must have formal culinary training
• Must have at least 1 – 2 years experience working in a professional kitchen or similar position
• Passion for food: someone who enjoys the process of food preparation and creating menus
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work with figures and manage budget
• Ability to cope under stressful conditions
• Ability to pay attention to details: adherence to specific ingredients and measurement needed for various menus
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Ability to maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant area
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to be creative; always willing to try something new
• Ability to handle criticisms from customers