Late-Shift Sous Chef: Menu Innovator & Kitchen Lead

PTY; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Growth, Hospitality Recruitment is seeking a creative and motivated Sous Chef to join this hotel's kitchen, serving as second in command and ensuring the executive chef's standards.

This role focuses on menu design, staff development, and late shifts in a busy à la carte setting; you will recruit, train, plan meals, oversee sanitation and inventory, and lead the team in the chef's absence.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in culinary science or relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
• Monitor and record inventory, and order supplies when needed.
• Provide support to junior kitchen staff with line cooking and plating.
• Recruit and train kitchen staff to meet standards.
• Create schedules and evaluate performance.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety regulations.
• Manage kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Skills

Cooking methods knowledge

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary science

Tools

Restaurant software

MS Office

Job description

Career Growth, Hospitality Recruitment is seeking a creative and motivated Sous Chef to join this hotel's kitchen, serving as second in command and ensuring the executive chef's standards.

This role focuses on menu design, staff development, and late shifts in a busy à la carte setting; you will recruit, train, plan meals, oversee sanitation and inventory, and lead the team in the chef's absence.