2 National Park jobs in South Africa
Kitchen Manager | Kruger National Park (Skukuza)
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Title: Kitchen Manager
Location: Skukuza, Kruger National Park
Reports to: General Manager (GM)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the daily operations of a high-volume kitchen. The successful candidate will oversee all kitchen activities, manage a team of 47 kitchen staff, ensure top-tier food quality, and maintain the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness. This role plays a critical part in delivering an exceptional culinary experience to guests, in collaboration with the Front of House (FOH) team.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring smooth workflow and high productivity.
Develop and maintain staff rosters to ensure optimal coverage.
Supervise all kitchen staff, enforcing strict adherence to health, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
Oversee food preparation to meet daily service requirements with consistency and efficiency.
Ensure food quality and plate presentation meet the highest standards.
Plan and engineer menus in collaboration with management, focusing on innovation and cost-efficiency.
Maintain effective stock control practices, including receiving, issuing, and stock taking.
Monitor and manage kitchen maintenance, ensuring all equipment and facilities are in proper working condition.
Ensure the kitchen pass is well-organized and effectively managed during service.
Collaborate closely with FOH managers to deliver a seamless and outstanding guest experience.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a similar high-volume environment.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a large team.
Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food safety regulations, and stock management.
Creative flair for menu development and plate presentation.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with FOH teams.
Benefits
- Basic salary
Accommodation provided (2-bedroom unit with dining and lounge areas).
Utilities (electricity and water) covered by the employer.
GM: COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT at KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Posted 23 days ago
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Develop, align, and ensure effective implementation of the KNP commercial operations by providing leadership, direction, structure, frameworks, models, and roadmaps.
- Identify areas of commercial and revenue growth within the park.
- Monitor and manage tourism commercial operations to ensure optimal performance.
- Identify opportunities in partnership with the Business Development Unit and maintain relationships with current PPPs.
- Ensure the sound collection, analysis, and leveraging of data to meet customer service, commercial performance, and revenue targets.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies and SOPs supporting commercial and hospitality strategies.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and contracts in line with the commercial strategy.
- Oversee visitor management, interpretation, and camp development.
- Implement tourism standards, monitor performance, and oversee planned refurbishments.
- Collaborate with the Technical Services Department to maintain and manage tourism infrastructure.
- Manage and grow KNP adventure activities.
- Develop and diversify tourism products in partnership with the Tourism Standards department to ensure consistent standards of excellence.
- Establish and implement marketing plans from conception to execution.
- Enhance customer service and promote customer centricity.
Desired Skills: Same as above
Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years in Middle/Department Management
Desired Qualification Level: Masters
About The Employer:
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Post-graduate degree in Business/Tourism/Commerce
- MBA in Business/Tourism/Commerce (desirable)
- Minimum of 8-10 years' experience at the senior management level in tourism/hospitality commercial operations
- Knowledge of PFMA
- Insight into tourism development practices (an advantage)
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Ability to assess business models and make analytical decisions based on rules
- Thorough knowledge of business and management principles, including planning, resource allocation, and coordination
- Understanding of hospitality management, standards, and trends
- Contract and project management skills
- Relationship building and time management skills
- High-level communication, analytical, and negotiation skills
- Advanced computer literacy and management reporting skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Financial and budget management experience
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