The Cafe Lead will be responsible to oversee the daily operations and maintain the quality and service standards of the Westin Cafe (Associate Cafeteria).
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate daily duties of the Westin Cafe attendants
- Menu planning and costing
- Manage the purchasing, storage and issuing of Cafe supplies;
- Ensure adequate stock control – Supervise provision of all crockery, cutlery, cleaning chemicals, kitchenware, etc.;
- Supervise the activities of associates in the Cafe – promoting a clean and respectful environment
- Ensure the Westin Cafe, kitchen and storage facilities are kept clean;
- Attend to associate feedback concerning food and service.
- Cooking and preparation of meals;
- Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served.
- Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared.
- Assist cafe attendants with various tasks.
- Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products.
- Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching associates.
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
- Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
- maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Matric certificate
- Relevant tertiary qualification in hospitality with experience in the catering sector
- Minimum of 3 years Culinary and/or catering experience;
- Ability to work shifts including weekends and public holidays
- Good supervisory, planning and delegation skills;
- Good knowledge of food safety & hygiene practices; Occupational Health and Safety and HACCP
- Good knowledge of stock and cost control;
- Good knowledge of menu planning;
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to assist with daily cooking requirements
