Woolworths Hospitalilty / Food Service Jobs in Cape Town
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Introduction
Running and owning the preparation and presentation of focused and innovative products and ranges. Including BIIC, Food services, Projects, catering, external Events and Workshops
Job description
- Manage all catering functions, meeting the briefs and budget.
- Managing all outside hiring of props, equipment, supplies, Products etc for functions
- Provide world class culinary inspiration for the foods group, through demo’s workshops and presentations.
- Showcase and educate the foods group regarding the use and application of new ingredients and raw materials into practical meals or dishes.
- Manage and continually update the running of the green kitchen (Sustainable kitchen model)
- Showcase and educate the foods group regarding both existing and new innovative cooking methods, exploring new technologies and working closely with the trends and projects team
- Manage the training and development of hospitality staff to implement food services menus and recipe implementation
- Manage Projects, BIIC, Re-setting the standards and workshops
- Manage Students and Jnr Innovation chefs
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- Setting of eating quality standards within the foods group and where possible supply base
- Assist the R & D Manager in collating information relating to the product strategy and assist with final presentation
- Manage the maintenance and upkeep of kitchen and equipment
- Accept briefs from departments on product preparation and product presentation for reviews
- Comply to Good Food journey, sustainable products developed
- Identify and implement Packaging Recycling and Compostable initiatives to meet targets.
- Local procurement is increased
Minimum requirements
- Relevant diploma or degree with food service/hospitality emphasis
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the food service/hospitality industry.
- Chef experience is essential
- Coaching and facilitation skills
- Experience having worked in a team
- A deep understanding of the food service / hospitality industry, both local and internationally.
- Computer literacy.
- Sensory Evaluation Skills/Taste - the ability to distinguish and articulate ingredients, product quality, flavour profiles, and product attributes
- Creative/Innovative - is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market; has good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; has a sense about managing the creative process of others; can facilitate effective brainstorming; can project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace; engages in innovative thinking in unusual situations
- Product Development Skills - commercial aptitude – ability to understand and use financial indicators
- Management of business processes and legislation eg BEE. GBJ, strategy development tools
- Thorough understanding of the meaning and application of technically led product Innovation
- Negotiation skills
- Being a “Foodie” with a passion for food and up-to-date on food trends
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