Junior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Seasonal Menus, 5-Star Hotel

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

Job summary

A luxury 5-star hotel in Johannesburg is seeking a creative Junior Sous Chef to join its talented kitchen team. The successful candidate will support kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, and lead junior staff in the absence of the executive chef. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in culinary science and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, alongside strong communication and leadership skills. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment and best practices.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet standards.
• Manage the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of cooking methods

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary science or relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant software programs

Job description

A luxury 5-star hotel in Johannesburg is seeking a creative Junior Sous Chef to join its talented kitchen team. The successful candidate will support kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, and lead junior staff in the absence of the executive chef. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in culinary science and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, alongside strong communication and leadership skills. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth are available.