Date:  4 Jul 2025
Location: 

Mokuti Etosha Lodge, NA

Company:  O&L Leisure (Pty) Ltd
Job Grade:  C1
Travel:  No

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Purpose of the Position:

To deliver quality, presentation and preparation of the cuisine through innovative and varied menu planning, preparation, training, maintenance of equipment contributing new-to-world culinary experiences in line with quality standards and procedures.                      

 

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Certificate/Diploma in Culinary Arts/Cookery
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience as a CDP in a 4* or 5* hotel operations
  • Strong expertise in degustation menu cuisine planning and execution. 
  • Excellent knowledge of culinary arts and a passion for creating new and innovative dishes
  • Specialized training in a particular station (e.g., grill, sauté, sauces, fish)
  • Experience managing a specific kitchen section independently
  • International experience in Michelin Star Restaurant will be an added advantage.
  • HACCP trained
  • Computer literate

 

Key Accountabilities:

  • Works with the Sous Chef to ensure mise en place is completed for the section to the required standards within the given time.
  • Assist with the quality, presentation and preparation of the cuisine through innovative and varied menu planning.                                                        
  • Ensure that all dishes are correctly garnished, have the correct portion and sized and are presented on the prescribed; serving dish in the prescribed manner        
  • Maintain ongoing understanding of the ingredient consumption required for daily production and  informs the Sous Chef  when fluctuations occur.           
  • Handles and utilizes all materials and goods with the utmost care during production to eliminate waste; monitors and coaches assigned staff to do the same.               
  • Recommend Food and beer pairing menu/dishes to enhance the dining experience.
  • Control the quality of the  food and beverage prepared and ensure they served as per the receipts and plate guideline.                                  
  • Ensure that all food is prepared and served according to per the receipts and plate guideline.
  • Control the quality of the  food and beverage prepared and ensure they served as per the receipts and plate guideline.                                  
  • Demonstrate a sound awareness of policies and procedures, ensuring the dissemination of information to all team members.                                      
  • Adhere to HACCP regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and HACCP policies and procedures. 
  • Embody the O&L Persona of " Authentic, care and  passionate'' in all interactions, based on the Customer Experience Journey.

 

DUE DATE: 18 JULY 2025

 

 

 O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 4939


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