Sous Chef

7 days ago

limpopo, limpopo, South Africa Craven Cottage CC Full-time R 420,000 Contract

Duties:

  • Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks
  • Assisting the Head Chef in creating menu items, and recipes and developing dishes for the lodge
  • Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
  • Being responsible for health and safety
  • Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
  • Guest interaction to enhance guest satisfaction
  • Administration of orders & stock control to minimize shortages and wastage
  • Communication with management and lodge team to ensure the smooth running of the department

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (essential)
  • Qualification from a reputable Cooking / Chef school
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a medium-sized kitchen at a 5* property in a Sous or Senior Sous chef position
  • Computer literate
  • Experience in fine dining and a la carte service
  • Working knowledge of Health, Safety and hygiene practices
  • Good wine and wine pairing knowledge will be beneficial
  • Experience in stock control, staff training, and kitchen policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of good kitchen hygiene and maintenance of equipment
  • Knowledgeable of all dietary requirements
  • Good knowledge of creating, implementing, and maintaining control documents and training manuals
  • Good knowledge of planning, budgeting, and departmental administration