Executive Chef

Botho University is a private university in Botswana with campuses in Gaborone, Francistown and Maun. The University currently has multi disciplinary programmes in Accounting, Business, Computing and is looking to expand in other disciplines. We are looking for qualified personnel who meet the necessary requirements to join the team in our aim to position Botho University as a world class education.

Executive Chef
Location: Gaborone

Vacancies: 1

Qualifications/Experience required
Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) /BSc (Hons) in Culinary Arts or Equivalent. A Gastronomic Educational Qualification, especially an HACCP qualification is vital. A Masters’ Degree will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 10 years management role in a 4-star or 5 star Kitchen.
Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Working knowledge of various computer software programmes which are used in Hotel/ Restaurant Management
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardisation exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Responsibilities
Teach any of the following modules at undergraduate level; Kitchen Operations; Food Service Operations and Introduction to Food and Beverage.
Plan menus, schedules and coordinate the work carried out by staff and students ensuring that the process is economical and technically correct and within budgeted cost goals.
Approve the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.
Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times through a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
Establish controls to minimise food and supply waste and theft.
Safeguard all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles thereby supporting safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.
Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which will help to assure a consistently high quality and minimise food costs; exercising portion control for all items served.
Prepare budgets and project annual food, labour and other costs and monitors unit costs, take corrective action as necessary to help assure that departmental and organisational goals are met.
Cooks or directly supervises students in the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
In conjunction with Head of Department, assist in maintaining a high level of service principles in accordance with established standards.
Develop policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually update written policies and procedures to reflect state-of-the-art techniques, equipment and terminology.
Consult with the Head of Department about food production aspects of special events being planned
Perform other duties as directed by the Head of Department

Documents to be submitted:

CV, Reference letters or contact information for references, evidence of teaching Effectiveness. Proof of Qualifications Other Details

PLEASE NOTE :

• Candidates shall only be selected after a personal interview by the top Management.
• Candidates for all lecturer post shall be selected after a personal interview and a mork presentation.
• Candidates with good experience in Tertiary Institutions/Universities will be given preference.
• An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualification and experience will be offered to the right candidate.
• Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

Candidates are requested to submit applications for the above mentioned positions to:

The Human Resources Manager,

Botho University

P.O. Box 501564

Gaborone

or drop off your application at: Botho University, Botho Park, Kgale Gaborone or email to: recruitment@bothouniversity.ac.bw

Closing date is 10 days after the advert date!!