Junior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen in 5-Star Luxury Hotel

PTY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A five-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg is seeking a creative and motivated Junior Sous Chef. You will act as the second in command in the kitchen, develop seasonal menus, and manage staffing. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in culinary science, 2+ years experience, excellent communication, and leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of R22K and benefits including provident fund and risk benefits. Join our team to inspire culinary excellence.

Benefits

Provident fund

Risk benefits

Disability cover

Funeral cover

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment and best practices.
• Experience in a 5-star or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes.
• Assist with meal design and preparation.
• Oversee kitchen activities and ensure timely operation.
• Recruit and train new kitchen staff.
• Manage the kitchen team during the executive chef's absence.

Skills

Cooking methods knowledge

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Teamwork-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary science

Matric

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant software

Job description

A five-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg is seeking a creative and motivated Junior Sous Chef. You will act as the second in command in the kitchen, develop seasonal menus, and manage staffing. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in culinary science, 2+ years experience, excellent communication, and leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of R22K and benefits including provident fund and risk benefits. Join our team to inspire culinary excellence.