Senior Sous Chef

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious establishment in East London is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and support the head chef. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma in Professional Cookery and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The position requires availability to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in stock take, orders and stock management.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen when head chef is not present.
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of cooking methods

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Professional Cookery

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant software programs

Job description

Overview

Senior Sous Chef required for a renowned establishment based in East London.

Requirements

• Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds or similar)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Experience in stock take, orders and stock management.
• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to oversee kitchen when head chef is not present
• Must be willing to work weekends, public holidays and festive season.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.