Sous Chef

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Bushwise Full time

Are you an ambitious and dedicated culinary leader ready to step up and support a Head Chef in delivering exceptional cuisine We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. The Role The Sous Chef is the Head Chefs right hand responsible for the daily execution of all kitchen operations maintaining food quality standards and leading the culinary team. This role requires exceptional technical skill strong leadership and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Culinary Execution & Quality Control Execute all menu items and prep lists to the Head Chefs precise standards. Directly manage the line during service ensuring speed consistency and proper plating presentation. Oversee portion control minimizing waste and managing the overall food cost. Ensure all food storage handling and preparation practices comply strictly with health and sanitation regulations. Kitchen Management & Leadership Step in for the Head Chef in their absence managing all kitchen staff scheduling and orders. Train mentor and motivate junior cooks and apprentices on station setup knife skills and technique. Maintain a positive disciplined and efficient working environment in the back-of-house (BOH). Conduct daily inventory checks and manage the receiving and rotation of all food deliveries. Menu & Development Assist the Head Chef with menu development including testing new recipes and calculating costing for new dishes. Identify and resolve operational problems or bottlenecks in the kitchen workflow. Key Skills Culinary Experience Food Handling Restaurant Experience Kitchen Management Experience Food Preparation Experience Kitchen Experience Labor Cost Analysis Catering Cooking Cost Control Sanitation Knife Skills Employment Type: Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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