Senior Sous Chef

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Senior Sous Chef for a renowned establishment in East London. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Professional Cookery and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. Strong knowledge of cooking methods, stock management, and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This role includes overseeing kitchen operations in the absence of the head chef, and candidates must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment and best practices.
• Ability to oversee kitchen in the absence of the head chef.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations when head chef is absent.
• Manage stock, orders, and inventory effectively.
• Manage stock takes, place orders and monitor stock levels.
• Coordinate with suppliers and kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

Skills

Cooking methods knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Professional Cookery

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant software

Job description

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 role that may arise.