Executive & Sous Chef – Asian Cuisine, 200-Seat

BGA Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant seeks two experienced chefs, including Sous Chef and Executive Chef, to join their service-oriented team in Pretoria. The ideal candidates will have a passion for culinary arts with specialized experience in Asian cuisine, particularly Vietnamese. Key responsibilities include food preparation for a large restaurant, stock management, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation. A minimum of 5 years' culinary experience is required, along with a driver's license and personal transport.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a culinary environment.
• Drivers license with own transport required.
• Asian and Vietnamese cooking experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare food for a 200-seater restaurant.
• Manage stock levels and conduct spot checks.
• Plan meals and create new menus.
• Maintain high hygiene and presentation standards.

Skills

Knowledge of food and beverage environment

Good computer skills (MS Office)

Ability to multitask under pressure

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Team player

Proactivity

Education

Matric / Diploma in Culinary Skills or equivalent

Job description

A prestigious restaurant seeks two experienced chefs, including Sous Chef and Executive Chef, to join their service-oriented team in Pretoria. The ideal candidates will have a passion for culinary arts with specialized experience in Asian cuisine, particularly Vietnamese. Key responsibilities include food preparation for a large restaurant, stock management, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation. A minimum of 5 years' culinary experience is required, along with a driver's license and personal transport.