Job Description

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