ANEW Hotel Centurion is looking for an Executive Chef to lead ANEW's culinary operations to deliver exceptional dining experiences through operational excellence, and team leadership.

The successful candidate will be based in Gauteng, Centurion.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership

• Direct kitchen operations

• Set quality standards

• Drive culinary excellence

• Oversee food presentation

• Maintain recipe standards

• Control food costs

• Ensure guest satisfaction

Operational Management

• Control food costs

• Manage kitchen budgets

• Oversee inventory control

• Implement FIFO principles

• Monitor portion control

• Maintain equipment

• Ensure kitchen safety

• Coordinate with departments

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain health standards

• Implement HACCP procedures

• Manage food safety

• Monitor kitchen hygiene

• Oversee pest control

• Direct waste management

• Ensure regulatory compliance

• Document procedures

Team Leadership

• Build culinary teams

• Train kitchen staff

• Conduct performance reviews

• Develop talent pipeline

• Manage schedules

• Foster team culture

• Ensure staff compliance

• Drive service excellence

Financial Management

• Control food costs

• Manage budgets

• Price menu items

• Monitor wastage

• Control inventory

• Analyse costs

• Maintain records

• Drive profitability

Required Skills

• Culinary expertise

• Leadership and team management ability

• Financial, budget and cost control

• Team development

• Quality Control and Attention to Detail

• Systems knowledge

• Problem-solving capability

• Industry experience

• Menu development

• Food safety and hygiene compliance

• Inventory and supply management

• Creative and innovative

• Time management and ability to multitask

Performance Metrics

• Food cost percentage

• Guest satisfaction

• Team performance

• Quality scores

• Hygiene standards

• Cost control

• Staff development