Breakfast Chef

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**Overview** This role is for a Breakfast Chef at a high-end dining outlet, which offers an intimate, seasonal farm-to-fork dining experience, located on a Wine Estate near Franschhoek. The position is being recruited by Phoenix Recruitment. The Breakfast Chef is responsible for overseeing the entire breakfast service, ensuring that food of high quality is presented to guests and managing the breakfast service team effectively. This role requires a strong focus on food preparation, station set-up, and stock control to ensure consistency across all breakfast services. Staff transport is available from Franschhoek, Paarl, and Stellenbosch. **What you will do** The Breakfast Chef will: * Care for all guests individually, addressing all specific needs and dietary requirements by preparing meals accordingly. * Ensure that all food served consistently meets expected standards to maintain the establishment's reputation. * Review daily and weekly restaurant booking forecasts to facilitate proper ordering and planning in collaboration with the Head Chef. * Report any complaints, concerns, operational needs, or requests for faulty/new equipment to the Head Chef and F&B Manager to optimize kitchen operations and offerings. * Ensure all breakfast items utilized are seasonal, fresh, and organic. * Execute buffet set-ups and replenishment precisely each day. * Maintain strong communication with the Front of House teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of orders. * In conjunction with the Hotel Front Desk, record all special requests and specific breakfast service details on the PMS system for current or future stays. * Prepare and package breakfast box orders fresh and according to standard. * Review breakfast menus annually, making recommendations for seasonal or annual improvements, and maintain detailed records of fast-moving items versus wasted items. * Conduct daily team briefings, informing all staff members of daily specials, out-of-stock items, and seasonal replacements. * Assist the Head Chef in monitoring staff attendance, grooming, and personal hygiene. * Ensure adequate staffing for breakfast service by closely monitoring daily occupancies. * Assist the Head Chef with duty rosters and delegate staff duties, including coverage for holidays, sickness, and absenteeism. * Supervise and coordinate the activities of CDP’s, Commis Chefs, and Interns to ensure efficient and smooth food service. * Work alongside CDP’s, Commis Chefs, and Interns to enhance kitchen efficiency. * Spend time cooking, leading the section, and providing hands-on training for junior team members. * Monitor and manage kitchen costs, including food, labour, and equipment maintenance, to achieve financial targets. * Control costs by minimizing spoilage and waste while ensuring proper portion control. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A relevant culinary qualification. * Similar experience within a 5-star Hotel and/or fine dining restaurant. * Excellent knowledge of food and beverage service standards. * Strong knowledge of kitchen management, food costing, and inventory control. * Ability to confidently operate within a fast-paced environment. * Strong leadership abilities to guide junior kitchen staff. * Preference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighboring areas. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced chef with a relevant culinary qualification, specifically within 5-star hotel or fine dining environments. They should possess excellent knowledge of food and beverage service standards, kitchen management, food costing, and inventory control. Strong leadership skills are essential for guiding junior kitchen staff, and the ability to confidently operate in a fast-paced environment is required. Candidates who are proactive in managing kitchen operations, maintaining high standards for seasonal and organic produce, and who can effectively communicate across various teams will be well-suited. Preference is given to individuals residing in Franschhoek and neighboring areas. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/breakfast-chef-phoenix-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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