Head of Department: Culinary Arts

The International Hotel School, North Coast Campus is looking for a Head of Department: Culinary Arts.

The purpose of the role is to manage the quality of provision, support and compliance within the Culinary Arts and Patisserie department.

Qualities:

·        Patient and mentoring abilities

·        Problem solver

·        Service orientation

·        Passion towards student support and success

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of a NQF 6 qualification in the hospitality area of specialization
  
• Scoped as a registered assessor for one of the institutional program offerings
  
• 2 years team management experience
  
• Minimum 2 years lecturing experience
  
• Minimum 5 years Culinary Arts experience as a chef
  
• Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational educational sector
  

Essential Skills:

• Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general
  
• Stock control and inventory system proficiency
  
• Vocational, POE and practical assessment implementation and management skills
  

Key Responsibilities:

·    Manage the CA department provision and success

·    Responsible for reporting on stock and inventory control

·    Conduct lectures and practical kitchen sessions

·    Resolve student/sponsor queries, tracking, counselling and support

·    Contribute towards curriculum improvement and development

·    Apply assessment principles in line with the assessor code of conduct

·    Invite industry guest speakers and arrange excursions

·    Involvement in professional development activities for self and staff

·    Research into industry trends

·    Conduct induction and workplace foundation training