Junior Sous Chef

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; Sur place; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd is seeking a senior kitchen professional to join a busy culinary team in Simon’s Town, Western Cape. The role requires leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, with emphasis on food preparation, presentation, and service operations.

Live-out, shift work, and weekend/public holiday coverage are required. Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years in a professional kitchen, strong culinary skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to quality and hygiene in a hospitality

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a professional kitchen.
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation.
• Good leadership and team-management abilities.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist with kitchen supervision and service operations.
• Prepare and present dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Help manage stock and minimize waste.

Description du poste

Qualifications

• A formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen is essential.
• Experience in a hotel, restaurant, boutique hotel, or fine-dining establishment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen health and safety standards is essential.

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a professional kitchen.
• Previous experience in a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef role would be advantageous.
• Experience assisting with kitchen supervision, food preparation, and service operations.
• Exposure to stock control, food costing, and minimising food wastage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong culinary skills and a passion for food.
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation.
• Good leadership and team-management abilities.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established standards.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently when required.
• Reliable, professional, disciplined, and well-presented.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Must be able to work flexible hospitality hours.
• Must be able to commute to Simon’s Town, Western Cape, as this is a live-out position.
• Must have a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for the hospitality industry.