Fine-Dining Sous Chef: Lead, Create & Grow in Benoni

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Career progression

Award-winning dining

Job summary

Placements24 presents an opportunity for a talented Sous Chef at a renowned fine dining restaurant in Benoni, Gauteng, to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and delivering exquisite dishes.

The role emphasizes menu development, staff training, inventory control, and upholding the highest standards of food safety and presentation. Relocation to Benoni and a passion for culinary excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent certification.
• 4+ years experience as Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in fine dining.
• Strong classical and contemporary cooking techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking and plating.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes and standards.
• Contribute to menu development and recipe testing with creative ideas.
• Manage inventory, stock control, ordering and receiving of ingredients.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and keep it in good working order.
• Assist with training new kitchen team members.
• Monitor food costs and help control wastage.
• Ensure consistency in food quality and presentation across dishes.
• Step in to manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Chef de Partie/Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Food safety

Cooking techniques

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 presents an opportunity for a talented Sous Chef at a renowned fine dining restaurant in Benoni, Gauteng, to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and delivering exquisite dishes.

The role emphasizes menu development, staff training, inventory control, and upholding the highest standards of food safety and presentation. Relocation to Benoni and a passion for culinary excellence are essential.