Fine Dining Sous Chef | Menu Innovation & Leadership

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Cape Town seeks an experienced Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality cuisine. The ideal candidate has a Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management and specialised culinary training. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, ensuring hygiene standards, and leading staff towards achieving excellence in food preparation and presentation. This is a chance to develop your skills in a dynamic restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management or Professional Cookery.
• Specialised training from a culinary institute.
• Experience in Fine Dining kitchen and satellite kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily operations of the restaurant.
• Manage staffing and scheduling to optimise productivity.
• Ensure high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Indian cuisine knowledge

Cooking techniques

Inventory management

Communication skills

Food costing techniques

Education

Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management

Culinary institute training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Recipe Software

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Cape Town seeks an experienced Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality cuisine. The ideal candidate has a Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management and specialised culinary training. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, ensuring hygiene standards, and leading staff towards achieving excellence in food preparation and presentation. This is a chance to develop your skills in a dynamic restaurant environment.