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.

• Patient and mentoring abilities
• Problem solver
• Service orientation
• Passion towards student support and success

• 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

• 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

• 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