Executive Chef Assistant

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Belmond Full time
Job Title: Junior Sous Chef

As a Junior Sous Chef at Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, you will be part of a dynamic team that brings culinary excellence to life through innovative and unique gastronomic experiences. In this role, you will work closely with your team of skilled colleagues to prepare high-quality food from recipes, ensuring exceptional presentation and flavor.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes, and costings, ensuring alignment with the hotel's culinary vision.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of cooking methods, styles, and alternatives, applying this knowledge to enhance menu offerings.
  • Produce all necessary food for food service operations, adhering to quality and quantity standards.
  • Ensure the allocated section is always clean and well-organized, with all prep completed to the highest standard.
  • Run the shift independently, supervising staff and maintaining discipline in the kitchen.
  • Order, rotate, and take stock of inventory, ensuring minimum par levels and maintaining quality control.
  • Proactively manage inventory, maintaining minimum par levels and ensuring correct stock rotation procedures.
  • Maintain quality and quantity control in all aspects, from portion control to freshness of the product presented.
  • Ensure correct stock rotation procedures are followed, and the quality of raw material is consistently high.
  • Supervise and guide junior staff as required, adhering to set standards and promoting a culture of excellence.
  • Estimate daily production needs and check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
  • Maintain full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production, and presentation standards.
  • Deputise in the absence of senior chefs, ensuring seamless operation and maintaining high standards.
  • Maintain and implement preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature.
  • Operate and maintain all department equipment, reporting any malfunctioning.
  • Ensure effective communication between staff, promoting a positive and productive work environment.
  • Responsible for hygiene, safety, and correct use of equipment and utensils, adhering to hotel standards.
  • Periodically check the expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the section.
  • Guide and train subordinates daily to ensure high motivation and an efficient working environment.
  • Assess quality control and adhere to hotel service standards, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
  • Carry out any other duties as required by management, promoting a culture of excellence and teamwork.
  • Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins, ensuring efficient operations.
  • Ensure that all potential hazards are reported immediately and rectified, maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Be able to make recommendations for alternatives, understand and action all required dietaries and allergens as requested.
  • Perform other administrative tasks as communicated by superiors, ensuring seamless operation.
  • Resolve possible disputes within the kitchen and report any unresolved issues, promoting a positive work environment.
Requirements:
  • 3-5 years' relevant kitchen experience in a supervisory role.
  • Computer literate in MS Excel, MS Word, and Gmail.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Good knowledge of hygiene and safety standards.
  • Ability to work with little supervision.
Benefits:

At Mount Nelson, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks, and benefits, including:

  • Competitive basic salary.
  • Loyalty and recognition rewards programs.
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness programs.

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.

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