Joburg City Theatres Jobs

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1. HEAD CHEF
2. BUILDING AND FACILITIES MANAGER

HEAD CHEF

VACANCY REFERENCE: REF NO: HC/04/2024
DESIGNATION: HEAD CHEF
DEPARTMENT: HOSPITALITY & CATERING
REPORTING: DEPUTY-GENERAL MANAGER
SALARY RANGE: R31 462.75 – R44 037.43 (Salary negotiable)

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Culinary Arts/ Professional Cookery / Food and Beverage
  Management or relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in management
• Highly proficient in menu costings
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a high end a la carte restaurant and
  multiple banqueting venue facilities.
• Sound knowledge of food principles, techniques, and current industry trends
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Proficient in menu planning, recipe development and portion control
• In-depth understanding of proper food handling, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills to meet tight deadlines and manage
  multiple priorities.
• A creative mindset with the ability to develop unique and appealing food offerings.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with staff, management, and customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure while maintaining
  attention to detail.

Primary Function
The Head Chef will be responsible for menu planning and costing, food preparation, supervising
kitchen staff, ensuring high-quality food production and maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen
environment. As required to contribute, co-ordinate and develop all Food related issues and
projects as required and assigned by the Deputy General Manager

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure that all meals served are of the highest quality, maintain freshness and a high level
  of presentation at all times
• Modify menus or design new menus for all restaurants, food operations & all banqueting
  menu packs.
• Plan and direct all food preparations and culinary activities within business operations
• Ensure that all kitchen staff are familiar with the day’s requirements.
• Supervise all kitchen staff daily duties
• Maintain a high level of hygiene standards in all kitchens operated through JCT
• Ensure that fair discipline is maintained.
• Ensure that timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers are up to date
• Ensure that all communications between front of house operations and kitchens run
  smoothly.
• Ensure that each cook receives the correct orders for the appropriate tables.
• Ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation,
  and correct temperature.
• Ensure that regular on-the-job training is carried out so that subordinate staff members
  perform their duties correctly.
• Ensure that regular tests are conducted with all subordinates ensuring that standards are
  maintained.
• Ensure that the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.
• Ensure that all statutory, as well as company, hygiene regulations are being strictly
  adhered to.
• Ensure that maintenance problems are timeously reported and followed up.
• Attend seminars and training courses and when directed.
• Ensure future advancement and further upgrading in management standards for the
  profession as a whole.
• Ensure that all cost pf sales are achieved and maintained.

Interested persons are requested to send their cover letter, detailed CV, recently certified
copies of their qualifications and the Identity documents not longer than three months,
quoting the relevant reference number to Nastassia Palm at pinpoint one human resources
via email to: nastassiap@pinpointone.co.za

Enquiries: (011) 325 5101

CLOSING DATE:05 MAY 2024

NOTE:

• JCT offers a market-related salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• JCT is an equal opportunity employer, therefore preference for this position will be given
  to candidates whose appointments will enhance representation in line with its EE targets.
• Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they have been shortlisted
  and that their appointment will be subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which
  include qualification authentication, criminal records, and previous employment.
• JCT reserves the right not to fill the position or to re-advertise it. Where applicable,
  candidates may be expected to undergo psychometric assessments.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South
  African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide the evaluation results.
• Please include copies of your qualifications with your application.
• Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us
  within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

BUILDING AND FACILITIES MANAGER

VACANCY REFERENCE: REF NO: BFM/04/2024
DESIGNATION: BUILDING AND FACILITIES MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: BUILDING AND SECURITY
REPORTING: GENERAL MANAGER: BUILDING AND SECURITY
SALARY RANGE: R44 693.36 (basic salary excluding benefits)

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma (NQF level 6) in Mechanical or Electro technical (heavy current) Engineering or
  equivalent qualification
• Trade test certificate in electricity
• Five (5) years of experience in facilities management, operation and maintenance of machinery
  preferably in the theatre entertainment.
• Experience in apprenticeship in an engineering trade which included the operation and
  maintenance of machinery.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using facility management software and tools.
• Ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions.

Added Advantage

• Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) or equivalent in Mechanical or Electro technical (heavy
  current) Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Five years’ practical experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery preferably
  in the theatre

Primary Function

• Manage the day to day running and maintenance of the Joburg Theatre building complex and
  surrounding property within the precinct. Responsible for overseeing the work activities of
  security and cleaning within Soweto Theatre and carries out his or her job description to make
  sure that whatever assignment or duty to be carried out, has enough personnel to see it
  through, and that they (the workers/personnel) have enough supply of the required equipment
  with which to complete the assigned tasks

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare an annual maintenance plan for the theatre.
• Train, evaluate and manage the performance of staff members.
• Evaluate and assign priorities regarding repairs and various jobs.
• Plan work programs and maintenance schedule of staff
• Discipline subordinates; supervise work and activities of subordinates.
• Ensure the smooth running of the buildings and maintenance department.
• Perform Statutory and Ad hoc inspection of all buildings, machinery, equipment and reticulation systems and institute necessary action in the event of shortcomings.
• Implement Capital Programme over 3 years Business plan through a structured Maintenance
  Plan that would guide the organization over a 3-year period, with budgets and timelines.
• Obtain quotes on materials and services posting it directly on our PASTEL system.
• Ensure reliable service of the stage technical requirements, inclusive of high voltage electrical
  fault detection and fault repair.
• Maintain and ensure buildings services, inclusive of fault detection and fault repair in respect
  of air-conditioning, plumbing and electricity.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance and the general appearance and maintenance of
  the building and its surroundings
• Ensure that the services delivered to the building in respect of water, electricity and air-supply
  are according to NOSA standards and maintained according to those Standards.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs of electric motors, electrical installations and equipment,
  stage machinery control circuits, emergency generators, A.E.G. P.L.C, AC and DC Drivers,
  AC and DC Motors, Submersible pumps – 3ph Substation switchgear, 110V Emergency
  lighting, 380V Standby Generator and Knowledge of Air-conditioning control panels.
• Attend safety meetings as and when required by the General Manager or any other member
  of the Executive Management Team
• Record and report in writing timeously all complaints, public disturbances and/or other matters
  of possible concern to the General Manager
• Conduct regular inspections as per the Health and Safety Act

Interested persons are requested to follow the below links and completing the online form
and attach their cover letter, detailed CV, recently certified copies of their qualifications
and the Identity documents not longer than three months,
www.affirmativeportfolios.co.za/JCT

CLOSING DATE: 05 MAY 2024

All the best with your applications.