HEAD CHEF - CANTONESE STYLE

Peermont prides itself on offering our guests exceptional customer service and value for money. We always strive to employ and develop individuals that share our values of Respect and Humility, Integrity, Collaboration and Accountability.

As part of this we endeavour to provide opportunities to our employees to develop their careers within the Peermont Group and are therefore proud to offer another career development opportunity for the position mention above.

Requirements

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing all aspects of the Bai- sheng Restaurant, in accordance with established performance, profits and operating standards;
• Develop new menus based on food trends, regional tastes and client request;
• Responsible for menu planning & design, promotions, training, inventory control, report to the Operations Manager.
• Plans and creates recipes of some specialize Asian cuisines
• Preparation of exquisite dishes according to restaurant’s standards of quality, recipe, consistency and time lines.
• To ensure that quality culinary dishes are served on schedule and to see that any problems that arise are rectified immediately
• Maintain the highest level of standards in the preparation of food items as well as the service of the food.
• Check that all mis-en-place is prepared for food service and assist with the cooking and final preparation of the dishes.
• Make sure that all areas are always laid up to specifications.
• Assist in the receiving, purchasing and storage of food, whilst checking its quality and quantity.
• Take stock of food items if and when required to do so.
• Maintain the highest level of standards in the preparation of food items as well as the service of the food
• Assist with daily opening and closing stocks and correlate it with the micros daily report.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates should have some work experience in Chinese Restaurant.
• Preferably a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• A hotel school or chef’s diploma will be an added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge on cooking techniques and kitchen operations, specific to Cantonese Style is a prerequisite.
• Good communication skills with a good command of English and Chinese.
• We offer a competitive salary along with benefits associated with a large organisation.

A successful candidate must be able to pay full attention to detail, as is demonstrated culinary expertise. Someone with creativity and passion to help us produce innovative dishes and enhance the overall dining experience for our customers.

Closing date and application instructions

If you possess all of the above.

Please forward your applications to:

The Human Resources Manager
Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort
Private Bag BR 105
Gaborone

Or E-mail to: recruitment@grandpalm.bw

Only short listed applications will be responded to.

Closing date: 7th March 2016