Junior Sous Chef: Fine Dining, Fast-Paced Guest Experience

Fancourt; George; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fancourt, South Africa's premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination, invites applications for a Junior Sous Chef role in George. You should bring drive and passion, excel in a high-paced setting, and strive to exceed guest expectations.

The ideal candidate will hold Grade 12 / NQF4 with 6 months formal chefs training, and at least 5 years as Chef De Partie in a 4*/5* environment. Fine dining experience, food ordering/costing, and MS Office literacy are essential; SAP/HACCP knowledge is

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and guest-facing communication are essential.
• Good understanding of food ordering, costing and budget awareness.
• MS Office literacy is required for admin tasks.
• Diploma or additional HACCP/SAP knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Food delivery of high-quality dishes to guests.
• Interact with guests when required.
• Assist in menu planning and ensure outputs meet requirements.
• Monitor food costs and keep expenses within budget.
• Oversee portion control and stock management.
• Lead staff performance, training, motivation and recruitment as needed.
• Manage par stock, daily ordering and equipment checks.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Guest interaction

MS Office

Food costing

Fast-paced environment

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

6 months formal chefs training

Tools

SAP

HACCP

Job description

Fancourt, South Africa's premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination, invites applications for a Junior Sous Chef role in George. You should bring drive and passion, excel in a high-paced setting, and strive to exceed guest expectations.

The ideal candidate will hold Grade 12 / NQF4 with 6 months formal chefs training, and at least 5 years as Chef De Partie in a 4*/5* environment. Fine dining experience, food ordering/costing, and MS Office literacy are essential; SAP/HACCP knowledge is