Barbecue Chef at The Luke Hotel

Job Description

We are looking for a professional Barbecue Chef in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction. 

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for food, people and the overall hospitality experience.
• Previous experience in cooking over a char grill an advantage.
• 2 + years of proven kitchen experience will be an added advantage.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Working to standards and recipes.
• Advanced understanding & appreciation of all aspects of food & its service.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Flawless presentation, hygiene & grooming standards.
• Physically fit to lift heavy items.

Responsibilities     

• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Performs preparatory work such as cutting meat, skewering meat, mixing sauces among others
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.

• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.