Corporate Chef (temp contract) | TRP Head Office

The Royal Portfolio's corporate head office is looking for a temporary Chef to manage the daily operations of our company kitchen and dining room, ensuring exceptional quality and service. As a business driven by our company purpose, "To give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay", your role involves providing lunches (Monday to Friday) and any special occasion or event catering as needed for a team of hospitality professionals.

• Oversee daily canteen operations, including food preparation, service and menu planning (always offering light, healthy lunch time meal choices).
• Ensure high standards in food quality, safety, and hygiene.
• Manage stock levels, place orders, and control food costs.
• Maintain equipment and accessories as needed in order to meet deliverables and exceed expectations.
• Menu development providing a protein based and vegetarian option daily and considering differing dietaries/ food restrictions to ensure there is sufficient choice for all.
• Maintain smooth communication between Office Co-ordinator, Personal Assistants and office Cleaners.
• Handle any asset or maintenance issues promptly and action as required.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.

• Tertiary qualification in Culinary Arts Degree with minimum 3 years certification.
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience, at CDP level.
• Must have worked in a 4* or 5* restaurant or hotel, with a banqueting focus.
• Creative cooking skills, with a focus on sustainability and healthy lifestyles.
• Ability to multitask with exceptional time-management.
• Must be independent and self-motivated.
• Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication and attention to detail.
• Driver's license essential.
• Ideally suited to someone living in Cape Town's southern suburbs, but that's not a pre-requisite.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Computer literate in Word and Excel at a minimum.

Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.