Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced Group Executive Chef to join us. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a fast-paced environment. This exciting opportunity allows for the overseeing and involvement with all of our brands nationally and our Regional and Brand Chefs.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Training & Standard Maintenance

• Ensuring standards are upheld. 
• Providing input regarding new recruits, disciplinaries and dismissals. 

Quality Control

• Store visits regularly, monthly quality control audit and report for each store. 
• Quality control on products from suppliers. 
• Weekly visits to Central Kitchen for tastings.
• Supervising staff, offering assistance as needed.

New Recipe & Menu Development

• Create or design new recipes based on a brief, compile a proposal, arrange tastings.
• Once approved, create plate recipes and production recipes.
• Implement and train staff on new dishes.

Cost of Sales Controls

• During store visits, check stock counts, analysis of monthly cost of sales report. Provide analysis for stores that have issues.
• Portion control as part of the sales control.

Hygiene & Safety Standards

• Ensuring proper hygiene on a daily basis, train staff around safe kitchen practices.
• Ensure updates around hygiene and safety standards are relayed and actioned in store.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• 5 years in a similar role.
• Applicable degree or qualification
• Experience in a similar environment would be preferable
• Strong Leadership ability;
• Well organised
• Computer Literate and experience on MICROS BOH Systems will be an advantage as well
• Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
• High attention to detail and process driven;
• Ability to interpret statistical information;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management
• Ability to multi-task
• Discretion and integrity
• Stress tolerance
• Decision-making

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.  

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio is looking for a self-directed and detail oriented General Manager to run one of our our restaurant’s in Gauteng. The ideal candidate should have good organizational skills and experience in both leading and working as part of a team in the hospitality or food industry. 

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• • Ensure daily store operational requirements are met
  • Ensure smooth running of front of house and back of house
  • Supervision of staff
  • Ensure store hygiene, maintenance, health and safety requirements are met
  • Beverage cost, food costs and stock control are within specified range
  • Be on duty for busy shifts, weekends and all functions.
  • Ensure effective communication between staff as well as management
  • Ensure reports are issued timeously

  QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • 3-5 years in a similar role.
  • Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable
  • Strong Leadership ability;
  • Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • High attention to detail and process driven;
  • Ability to interpret statistical information;
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management, external customers and third-party service providers;
  • Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Discretion and integrity
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Stress tolerance
  • Decision-making
  • This person will be for employment in a position of trust and honesty and entails the handling of cash or finances

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced General Manager to join our teams at various locations across KwaZulu-Natal. The General Manager will be responsible for the management and overall responsibility of the restaurant. Supervision, performance management and effective delegation to various junior managers and staff to ensure an efficient and smooth-running restaurant.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensure daily store operational requirements are met;
• Ensure smooth running of front of house and back of house;
• Supervision of staff;
• Ensure store hygiene, maintenance, health and safety requirements are met;
• Beverage cost, food costs and stock control are within specified range;
• Be on duty for busy shifts, weekends and all functions;
• Ensure effective communication between staff as well as management;
• Ensure reports are issued timeously.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• 3-5 years in a similar role;
• Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable;
• Strong Leadership ability;
• Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• High attention to detail and process driven;
• Ability to interpret statistical information;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management, external customers and third-party service providers;
• Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Discretion and integrity;
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills;
• Stress tolerance;
• Decision-making;
• This person will be for employment in a position of trust and honesty and entails the handling of cash or finances.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced General Manager to join our team at Grand Lookout in Plettenberg Bay. The General Manager will be responsible for the management and overall responsibility of the restaurant. Supervision, performance management and effective delegation to various junior managers and staff to ensure an efficient and smooth-running restaurant.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensure daily store operational requirements are met;
• Ensure smooth running of front of house and back of house;
• Supervision of staff;
• Ensure store hygiene, maintenance, health and safety requirements are met;
• Beverage cost, food costs and stock control are within specified range;
• Be on duty for busy shifts, weekends and all functions;
• Ensure effective communication between staff as well as management;
• Ensure reports are issued timeously.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• 3-5 years in a similar role;
• Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable;
• Strong Leadership ability;
• Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• High attention to detail and process driven;
• Ability to interpret statistical information;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management, external customers and third-party service providers;
• Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Discretion and integrity;
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills;
• Stress tolerance;
• Decision-making;
• This person will be for employment in a position of trust and honesty and entails the handling of cash or finances.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced Head Chef for Old Town Italy Umhlanga. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience is required. This chef will be responsible for the management and running of a busy kitchen, bakery, stores butchery and deli. Bakery experience is essential with experience in pastry and croissants. Supervision, performance of various staff to ensure a cost effective, efficient and smooth-running kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensure daily store operational requirements are met
• Ensure smooth running of kitchen
• Supervision of staff
• Ensure store hygiene, maintenance, health and safety requirements are met
• Beverage cost, food costs and stock control are within specified range
• Be on duty for busy shifts, weekends and all functions.
• Ensure effective communication between staff as well as management
• Ensure reports are issued timeously

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• 5 years in a similar role.
• Applicable degree or qualification
• Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable
• Strong Leadership ability;
• Well organised
• Computer Literate and experience on MICROS BOH Systems will be an advantage as well
• Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
• High attention to detail and process driven;
• Ability to interpret statistical information;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management
• Ability to multi-task
• Discretion and integrity
• Stress tolerance
• Decision-making

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Tiger’s Milk Umhlanga seeks an administrator with experience working in a restaurant. The ideal candidate should highly motivated, efficient and detail orientated. This person will be responsible for the administrative support to the restaurant.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Daily, weekly and monthly administrative requirements; weekly wages and salaries, capturing invoices, capturing wastage, capturing production, daily cash ups and feedback to GM;
• Storeroom stock control reverting with feedback and action plans to manage and prevent stock losses;
• Constant communication with the management team and daily post-shift handover making use of the handover email;
• Brief handover meetings on changeover to ensure all operational requirements are met;
• Daily security operational requirements;
• Daily pre and post shift checklists are completed, checked and filed;
• Responsibility and accountability for KPI’s – 80% Pass on Audit;

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• 2-3 years in a similar role.
• Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable
• Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• High attention to detail and process driven;
• Ability to interpret statistical information;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management, external customers and third-party service providers;
• Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
• Ability to multi-task
• Discretion and integrity
• Stress tolerance
• This person will be for employment in a position of trust and honesty and entails the handling of cash or finances

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio is seeking an experienced Junior Front of House Manager & Administrator to join one of our restaurants at Tiger’s Milk Ballito. This candidate should be highly motivated, efficient and detail orientated. This person will be responsible for the administrative support to the restaurant and will be responsible for effective communication with guests and management of staff.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Daily, weekly and monthly administrative requirements; weekly wages and salaries, capturing invoices, capturing wastage, capturing production, daily cash ups and feedback to GM;
• Storeroom stock control reverting with feedback and action plans to manage and prevent stock losses;
• Constant communication with the management team and daily post-shift handover making use of the handover email;
• Brief handover meetings on changeover to ensure all operational requirements are met;
• Daily security operational requirements;
• Daily pre and post shift checklists are completed, checked and filed;
• Responsibility and accountability for KPI’s – 80% Pass on Audit
• Events and functions; all events and function communication to guests and management; communication to relevant departments for stock and OE requirements, for approval by the General Manager
• Daily store and floor operational requirements;
• FOH and guest liaisons
• Daily pre and post shift checklists are, implemented, completed, checked and filed.
• Consistently review operations and staff to identify any problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement
• Daily checking of My Inventory on My Micros
• Ensuring that all staff rostered to work are on time
• Regular presence on the restaurant floor during service

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• 2-3 years in a similar role.
• Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable
• Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• High attention to detail and process driven;
• Ability to interpret statistical information;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management, external customers and third-party service providers;
• Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
• Ability to multi-task
• Discretion and integrity
• Stress tolerance
• This person will be for employment in a position of trust and honesty and entails the handling of cash or finances

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio is looking for a creative and energetic thinker to join the Marketing team as Motion & Graphic Designer. A mid-level role, and opportunity to be part of a busy, dynamic and rapidly growing company, creating Marketing and Operational collateral for a restaurant group. We are looking for a cool, fun, hard-working, driven person who can handle the pace, with a sense of humour.

 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Create designs, concepts and sample layouts based on a knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
• Conceptualise and brainstorm with Management to determine layout designs, formats etc
• Develop graphics and layouts and suggest improvements – packaging, logos, online adverts, print advertisements, flyers, brochures, invitations, social media artwork, electronic newsletters, promotions, store signage interior and exterior.
• Creating and adapting from existing work, 2D animations, Motion Graphics, Explainer videos, Gifs, etc.
• Produce creative motion graphics.
• Work with Marketing Managers or Brand GMs to determine layout, design and approval.
• Involvement in brand look and feel of uniforms and in-store tools
• Excellent knowledge of print and production to be able to work with printers, and submit print ready artwork.
• Liaise with suppliers to implement all production of Marketing related material
• Create in-store collateral to spec
• Excellent working knowledge of computer software InDesign & Illustrator, Photoshop. Video editing would be an advantage
• Ability to work under pressure, balance several deadlines and deliver jobs on time correctly
• Attention to detail including a good command of English and spelling
• Ability to traffic own jobs alongside colleagues within the given deadlines
• Liaison with suppliers for costs, specs, delivery times etc
• Generate reports on work flow for Management
• Assist Marketing team with any work that may be outside of your role
• Understand each brand completely, in order to create brand-aligned collateral.
• Keep up with trends and changes in social media i.e. Instagram GIFS, live videos etc to keep creating better content all the time to engage with our customers

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• 2-3 Years experience, preferably in an agency environment or in FMCG
• Degree or Diploma Graphic Design
• Excellent working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator and more
• Ability to use Office Suite, email and Excel

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL