Junior Sous Chef

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company seeks a Junior Sous Chef in Durban to contribute to menu creation and manage kitchen operations. The role includes training the kitchen brigade to ensure high-quality dishes and complying with food hygiene standards. Strong supervisory skills and a commitment to customer service are essential. Ideal for candidates with a creative approach to food and excellent organizational skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that values outstanding hospitality.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated creative approach to food in a kitchen setting.
• Strong supervisory skills to manage the kitchen brigade.
• Commitment to high levels of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation and manage kitchen operations.
• Train kitchen brigade to deliver quality dishes.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Creative approach to food preparation

Strong supervisory skills

High level of customer service

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Description - Junior Sous Chef (HOT0C6OR)

Job Description

Job Number

HOT0C6OR

Work Locations

Hilton Durban
12-14 Walnut Road
Durban 4001

A Junior Sous Chef is responsible for contributing to menu creation and managing and training the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food cost controls.

What will I be doing?

As a Junior Sous Chef, you are responsible for contributing to menu creation and managing and training the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Junior Sous Chef will also be required to manage food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Contribute to menu creation
• Manage and train the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well‑organised and motivated team
• Ensure consistency in quality of dishes at all times
• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Junior Sous Chef
• Ensure resources meet business needs through the effective management of working rotas
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of your team
• Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
• Knowledge of activities in other departments and implications
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards

What are we looking for?

A Junior Sous Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Approaches food in a creative way
• Strong supervisory skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Willingness to learn

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full‑service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay suites and mid‑priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!