Job Description

We are recruiting a Sous Chef to join our team. In this role you will be required to undertake and specific function of kitchen management as delegated by the Head Chef and help maintain high levels of kitchen health, hygiene and safety. Contribute towards the established reputation and, indeed, will be encouraged to make improvements using your own previous experience and culinary talents.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people xe2x80x93 the heart of Tsebo xe2x80x93 is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clientsxe2x80x99 needs. to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

TSEBO has +52 years of experience of catering to all segments across society. The successful incumbent should have extensive client interaction as well as operational experience.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Primarily prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard.

• Accurately order, receive, store and requisition extensive food stocks.

• Produce a wide range of competitively priced function menus.

• Incorporate your own creative ideas into the established menu formats.

• Combine traditional and classical techniques with your own flair, imagination and creativity.

• Have particular experience with larder work, sauces, soups and roasts.

• Show an appreciation for healthy recipes, basic diets and vegetarian dishes.

• Take full responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

• Combine strong creative ability with sound commercial sense.

• Work to a budget and achieve the required monthly gross profit percentage.

• Respect all foodstuffs and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of their correct usage.

• Strictly monitor and control all kitchen waste, particularly foodstuffs.

• Maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of the kitchen at all times.

• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and have a proven ability for training junior staff, as necessary.

• Organise, motivate, supervise and lead others by their own example.

• Adopt a friendly but disciplined approach to authority, where necessary.

• Articulate clearly and communicate effectively at all levels.

• Demonstrate a pleasant, well-balanced and gregarious personality.

• Remain cool, calm and organised particularly when under pressure.

• Adapt to living and working in a small hotel within a small, island environment.

• Demonstrate an ambition to further their career in a quality establishment.

Skills and Competencies

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.

• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 10-20kg.

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and Associate Culinary Degree / or recognized in service training.

• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.

Policy

Tsebo is committed to protecting your personal data as well as your rights relating to the information in line with the provisions of the applicable data protection laws.

As a company we are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants.

Please note that Tsebo will not charge individuals seeking employment any fees, whether for registration, application, administration or placement.

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