PositionHead ChefPlace of Performance Mogadishu, SomaliaContract Duration Full TimeStarting DateOVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.
CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Planned for completion in the first half of 2015, our client will provide safe, comfortable, MOSS compliant accommodation and work space for International staff deployed to Mogadishu. Presently at construction phase, build of the facilities and installation of plant and equipment for Phase 1 is scheduled to be complete around April 2015.
The Village development is scheduled to be constructed in 3 phases.
The Head Chef will be based in Mogadishu, accommodated in a secure camp which although basic is nevertheless safe, clean and well serviced including internet, television and three meals per day. The Head Chef will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
In this camp, our client provides lodging facilities, dining room services, recreational and leisure amenities to over 100 residents in state of the art containerized rooms and permanent structure Kitchen and Dining Room.
The Head Chef will lead the team of chefs and catering assistants. The successful Candidate will be responsible for preparing the day-to-day catering menus and services in the Kitchen and dining facilities. The Head Chef will be responsible for monitoring the quality of the food and service and for making sure that their outlets perform well. The most important part of the job is achieving good quality at low cost and maintaining high standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction.
A key aspect to the role will be to supervise staff and prepare international standard Food service. Ensuring Local customs are adhered to or mitigated through the provision of any service that is contrary to their belief systems.
Duties:
• Planning menus in consultation with chefs
• Ordering supplies
• Maintaining Stock levels of Food and Beverages.
• Catering Functions, VIP dinners
• Organizing staff Rota’s
• Ensuring that health and safety regulations are strictly observed, recorded and archived
• Monitoring the quality of the product and service provided
• Keeping to budgets and maintaining financial and administrative records
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education
· Relevant qualifications in one or more of the following disciplines:
o Professional Cooking
o Catering/Culinary Management
o Food Science And Technology
o Home Economics/Nutrition
Work Experience
· At least five (5) years of Head Chef experience
· Working knowledge of catering systems and procedures.
· Demonstrate an ability to execute and deliver, managed large teams in complex environments.
· Great people management skills and labor relations experience.
· Excellent customers and clients relationship skills.
· Knowledge of food, food hygiene (including HACCP) and food preparation
Languages:
· Good knowledge of written and spoken English. An understanding of Somali and Kiswahili will be helpful.
Key Competencies
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HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_704” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
