Chef at Ashton & Dave Travels and Holidays Limited

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• We seek applications from qualified and suitable candidates for the position of a Chef in our Port Harcourt Guest House from a growing offline and online hospitality brand, that would be saddled as follows:

Key Areas of Responsibility

• To ensure the production of high quality of food
• To control costs and expenses in the procurement of food, beverages and other kitchen allied items
• To ensure effective communication with staff members.

Scope of Work

• Purchasing high quality products
• Plan and develop menus for all food outlets in the Guest House
• Analyzing and testing new products
• Follow up of daily market produce
• Controlling proper storage of food
• Production of high quality food
• Random, regular checkup of all areas to ensure proper sanitation and hygiene
• Checking all food ingredients from the supplier at receiving bay
• Maximizing the productivity of staff through proper supervision
• To ensure guest’s satisfaction in all food outlets

Maximization of Profitability:

• Controlling food production
• Controlling all other expenses
• Controlling maintenance of all equipment
• Weekly check in the local market for new products with the best value for money

Commercial and Marketing:

• Development of new menus
• Analysis of competition

Education and Experience Required

• To perform these functions successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard.
• Minimum of Hotel Diploma or equivalent in Catering & Hotel Management or its equivalent
• Minimum of four years’ experience in similar position or training (with proven track records); or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to calculate figures and amount such as discounts, proportions, and percentages
• Significant experience in the Food and Beverage Industry, especially in Kitchen Management
• Proven working experience as Head Chef.
• Excellent records of Kitchen Management
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks
• Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
• Sensitivity to guests: good relationship skills
• Must be computer literate and must have work knowledge of various computer software programs (Micro Soft Offices, Restaurant Management software, POS, etc)
• Effective management.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, Must be able to listen to, read and/or write instructions, memos, short correspondences and messages. Second language would be an added advantage.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact positively with Management, co – workers, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
• Ability to come to work regularly and on time, to follow directives, to take criticism, to get along with co – workers and guests, to treat co workers, supervisors and guests with respect and courtesy, and to refrain from abusive, insubordinate and/or violent behavior.

Remuneration
Very attractive and negotiable.