SACA | Training vacancies

Pastry chef / experienced baker 
Job Description:
A busy Event Company catering for events from Corporate, to Sporting and Leisure Events and Concerts is looking for an experienced baker or Pastry Chef. The ideal candidate for this position has previous pastry kitchen experience, with a strong understanding of buffet desserts, cakes, cookies, and other pastries.
Applicants must enjoys working in a busy environment and should be capable of taking direction well and multi-tasking effectively . Head Office situated in the south of Johannesburg (Turfontein), near Turfontein race-course.
Skills required:
High school diploma
3+ years’ culinary experience
Able to read and follow standardized recipes
Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere
Certification preferred
Please send a picture and written references with your application, should you have a portfolio please send it with.
Please send your CV to Stephen Ferreira at stephen@marketcaterers.co.za

Junior Sous Chef – for Cold Kitchen
Job Description:
A busy Event Company catering for events from Corporate, to Sporting and Leisure Events and Concerts is looking for Skilled and passionate Junior Sous Chef to help manage our Cold Kitchen. The ideal candidate for this position has 4 or more years of previous kitchen experience, has strong expertise in appetizers, canapés, and salads.
Applicants must enjoys working in a busy environment and should be capable of managing responsibility well and multi-tasking effectively . Head Office situated in the south of Johannesburg (Turfontein), near Turfontein race-course.
Skills required:
High school diploma
Computer literate
4+ years’ culinary experience – preferably in cold kitchens
Able to read and follow standardized recipes
Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere
Certification preferred
Please send a picture and written references with your application.
Please send your CV to Stephen Ferreira at stephen@marketcaterers.co.za

Duty supervisor & function coordinator
Hotel / restaurant duty supervisor and function co-ordinator
Salary: Negotiable on Experience
We require an experienced hotel and restaurant duty supervisor and function co-ordinator candidate for our boutique hotel.
Some duties would involve: guest liaison and function/conference co-ordinator, staff supervision and administration, maintaining standards and quality of our hotel. This role would be for our restaurant and accommodation. It is a hands-on position. We are looking for someone who is loyal, hard-working and proficient and who has an eye for detail, can multi-task and adapt into all areas.
I need 2 day and evening candidates.
Front Office/Night audit
Salary: Negotiable on Experience
We require an experienced candidate. Min 4 years� experience.
Provides customer service in a front-desk general services environment. Handles guest account transactions, provides customer assistance, and performs general administrative duties under the direction of the Manager. We are a small and committed team and require a multi-tasker and team player.
For any further assistance please email do not hesitate to email dani@thesyrene.co.za or call 011 231 3900 and ask to speak to Dani.

Chef seeking employment
I recently finished my studies in hospitality and I am looking for employment as chef/cook , I can be contacted on 0840352398.I reside in Soweto.

Procurement Store man
Candidates must have at least 1 – 2 years experience as a store man / dispatcher
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POSITION Maintaining stock levels and housekeeping of the stores.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION Stores: Complete and get authorisation for buying request for raw materials remaining within the minimum stock levels at all times. Stock-take monthly and weekly. Supervise utilization of stock. Receiving delivered goods, stock and ensure proper recording and merchandising (oldest items to be used first)
Buying: Engage/source potential suppliers Liaise with finance regarding new accounts Sourcing for new and alternate suppliers
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES • High level of accuracy• Ability to work under pressure • Efficient • Good customer service• Proactive and forward-looking • Ability to deal with conflict • Solutions driven
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE• Experience in stores and a minimum Diploma qualification • Drivers Licence • Advanced Computer skills and preference to basic Baan administration skills. Please send C.V to accounts@saffronkitchen.co.za

Product Development Manager 
Product Development Manager – Signature Brands
PURPOSE OF JOB
To effectively manage all elements of the product mix within the Brand to ensure the Brand continues to deliver against consumer expectations and remains a world class competitor
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop menus for the portfolio of Evening Trade Brands to ensure relevant innovation alignment with the trends
• Implement and manage the entire New Product Development (NDP) process:
➢ obtain products
➢ product testing
➢ price negotiations
➢ stock level projections
• Understand Marketing Strategy and align NDP
• Stay abreast with the latest trends
• Manage risk stock
• Develop forecasts for new product
• Cost recipes with POS
• Maintain supplier relations – where applicable
• Handle all product related queries from Franchisees and ensure clear communication to the Franchise Network on any products and recipes or product and recipe changes
• Take accountability for the menu
• Take full accountability for packaging – relevance, competitive, environmentally friendly
• Development of pricing strategies and accountability for the recipe integrity
• Interface with Marketing, Training and Operations
• Stay abreast of national and international competitor product/innovation trends. Conduct regular competitor visits and report back to the Marketing Team
REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS AND EDUCATION
• Executive Chef Experience at 5yrs
• Fluent in English
• Enumerate & computer literate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Attention to detail
If you are interested and you meet the minimum job requirements, please email your CV and a copy of you ID to
Raynor.damons@famousbrands.co.za

Office Administrator
Requirements:
A busy Event Company catering for Corporate, to Sporting and Leisure Events and Concerts looking for a dynamic office administrator. Head Office is situated in Turffontein , near Turffontein racecourse .
Job Description:
General Events Coordination duties will apply such as all administrative functions pertaining to quotations, & ensure confirmation & deposits are received.
Liaise with décor and hiring companies.
Position is Monday to Friday 7 am to 4pm.
Weekends working either Saturday or Sunday .
Position is mainly office based.
Contact with Clients telephonically and via email.
Occasional site visits and client visits.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of Office word, Excel and outlook essential.
Relevant Hospitality Qualification is an advantage but not essential.
Experienced in Event Management ideally within the Large Scale Catering Industry but open to all Events experience.
Candidate must have tenacity and be able to work at a fast pace efficiently.
Must be able to work and perform well under pressure.
Candidate must be open minded and willing to learn.
Good communication skills are essential.
Please send CV’s to accounts@saffronkitchen.co.za

Senior Culinary Arts (Chef) Lecturer
The Capital Hotel School and Training Academy – Pretoria
Job description:
To join the team in the Professional Cookery Department in a senior capacity; to facilitate learning to full-time students and present part-time courses to employees in the industry; to plan and conduct assessments; to ensure that our curricula are industry relevant and include the latest food trends in the local and international market.
Requirements:
• Grade 12 and at least one relevant tertiary qualification essential.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in the culinary world/industry; training/lecturing experience will be an advantage.
• Proficient in food costing with experience in kitchen management.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) – must be computer literate.
• Punctual, flexible and good team player.
• Ability to work independently.
• Pro-active and innovative; in touch with the latest food trends.
• International, fine dining and patisserie experience will be to the advantage of the successful candidate
Please send a comprehensive CV to ronel@capitalhotelschool.co.za. Five recent food portfolio photos and a head and shoulder photo must accompany your application.
Note that no telephone enquiries will be entertained.
Position available immediately. Interviews of successful candidates will take place at the CHS campus. Salary is market related based on required experience.

Innovative Academy
Chefs Training and Innovation Academy are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions at our Durban Branch:
• Lecturer with Diploma in Culinary Arts and Patisserie Qualification (Tertiary qualification equivalent to NQF 5 / Recognizable Diploma. Qualification with minimum 5 years solid industry experience)
• Student Administrator.
• Sales Consultant.
To receive the full job specification, please email Sharon@ctia.co.za.