Senior Sous Chef

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead the cruise ship kitchen, shaping menus and overseeing daily culinary operations. You will manage a diverse team, drive a culture of excellence, and ensure guest satisfaction through consistently prepared dishes.

You will maintain strict food safety standards, mentor staff, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to optimize costs, inventory, and service quality in a dynamic maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Creative and innovative approach to menu planning and execution.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop menus meeting standards and guest expectations.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff to improve skills and performance.
• Monitor inventory and control costs through effective ordering and forecasting.
• Promote teamwork and open communication to maintain a positive work environment.
• Stay current with industry trends and incorporate new ideas into menus and prep.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health regulations.
• Take on additional responsibilities to support culinary operations on the cruise ship.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Menu planning

Food safety

Creativity

Flexibility

Training

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and execute menus that meet the company's standards and guest expectations
• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring efficiency and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to help them improve their skills and performance
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed and controlling costs
• Assist with creating and maintaining a positive and productive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and techniques, incorporating new ideas and techniques into menu development and food preparation
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as health and safety regulations
• Take on additional responsibilities and tasks as needed to support the overall success of the culinary operations on the Cruise ship

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in a high-volume, fine dining establishment
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience and training
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Creative and innovative approach to menu planning and food preparation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed