Chef de Cuisine - South African Cuisine

**Description:**

**Duties and responsibilityes realted to the Chef de Cuisine position:**

+ Develop, design, and execute an innovative and authentic menu showcasing high-end **South African cuisine** , including specialties like _braai_ , _potjiekos_ , _bobotie_ , and modern interpretations of classic dishes.
+ Lead and manage the entire kitchen brigade (sous chefs, commis, stewards), overseeing scheduling, training, and performance to build a skilled and motivated team.
+ Supervise all daily kitchen operations, including prep and service, to ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
+ Control all kitchen financials, including managing **food cost** , labor cost, and expenses, by overseeing inventory, portion control, and minimizing waste.
+ Manage supplier relationships to source specialized and authentic ingredients essential for South African cooking (e.g., specific spices, meats for biltong/boerewors).
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