Executive Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchens & Innovation

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Staff meals provided

Bonuses based on performance

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for its prestigious hospitality group in Midrand, Gauteng. Lead and mentor a diverse kitchen team, shaping culinary direction with the Head Chef while ensuring top-quality dishes and strict food safety standards.

You will manage menu development, costing, and inventory across multiple outlets, balancing creativity with cost control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or senior culinary role in high-volume settings.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques and ingredients.
• Proficiency in menu costing, inventory management, and HACCP food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in kitchen operations, menu planning, costing, and inventory control.
• Mentor and supervise kitchen staff; foster positive work environment.
• Ensure quality, presentation, and flavour across dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Culinary techniques

Food safety & HACCP

Creativity

Communication

Education

Culinary qualification

Tools

Menu costing

Inventory management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for its prestigious hospitality group in Midrand, Gauteng. Lead and mentor a diverse kitchen team, shaping culinary direction with the Head Chef while ensuring top-quality dishes and strict food safety standards.

You will manage menu development, costing, and inventory across multiple outlets, balancing creativity with cost control in a fast-paced environment.