Sous Chef

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Hospitality
BASIC SALARY : Market related
START DATE : A.S.A.P / ImmediateREQUIREMENTS:

  • Culinary Diploma;
  • Preferably +/- 4 years previous in a senior chef role;
  • Own transport;
  • Leadership and management skills;
  • Able to work in a team;
  • Basic computer skills (word, excel, outlook);
  • Excellent written & oral communication skills;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Availability to work within opening hours (e.g., evenings, public holidays, weekends);
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Creative problem-solving skills;
DUTIES:
  • Manage and lead the kitchen staff in the Head Chef's absence;
  • Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating;
  • Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients;
  • Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are correctly dated and organized for quality assurance;
  • Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours;
  • Train and assess staff on the job;
  • Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and address budgetary concerns;
  • Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards;
  • Works with the Head Chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training opportunities;
  • Assists the Head Chef with menu creation;
  • Monitor and maintain health and safety;
  • Maintain staff and leave rosters;
  • Ensure that all CDPs are familiar with the weekly and daily reservations, events and menu requirements;
  • Ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature.
HOURS:
  • Mon Sat, 12:00 14:30 & 18:30 20:00
  • Sun, 12:00 14:15
  • Public holidays

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1305975
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned