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Head Chef

Stellenbosch
Salary: R20 000.00 - R22 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Hospitality
Reference: CPT000161/MdW

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Employer: LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment

Our client, a rural retreat and convening space just outside of Paarl/Stellenbosch, is seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef. The retreat provides a welcoming environment for activists, NGOs, and community groups, offering accommodation, conferencing facilities, and a thriving food production initiative. Please note that this role is located on a farm outside of Stellenbosch, therefore own vehicle is essential. The role does also require a candidate who has exceptional experience in providing menu plans for a variety of dietary requirements such as vegan, etc

KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

You will have a culinary qualification plus 5 – 10 years experience as a chef with 3+ years at a senior/management level.
You must have experience in diverse cuisines and large-group catering, as well as having a finger on the pulse of catering to a variety of dietary requirements, specifically in terms of menu planning.
You will have experience in managing budgets, stock ordering, stock rotation and developing innovative recipes for event and conference catering.
In addition you will have solid track record in ethical, cost effective and sustainable food sourcing, as well as building relationships with suppliers.
Exceptional problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, coupled with a passion for good food and good people.
You must have a valid driver’s licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record

Please note that should you not be currently resident in the region and area advertised but still wish to apply, the cost of travel for interviews and relocation will be for your expense.

Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.

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About LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment

Lotus HR & Recruitment is a professional recruitment and HR services company, managed by the sole Director, who started her career in the Recruitment sector, in 2001. We specialise in the Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, Petro-chem, FMCG, Manufacturing and Executive Management fields, with recent expertise gained in Finance and IT fields. Lotus HR & Recruitment is based in Somerset West, however, have a candidate and client base on a national level, working with small, medium and international clients.

We pride ourselves on efficient, effective and targeted personal service to our client base, with a solid understanding of the client’s requirements, in both skill set and in company culture dynamics, providing cost effective solutions to staffing requirements.