Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menus & Guest Experience

Bright Placements; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements is seeking a skilled Senior Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing a luxury kitchen in Polokwane. You will lead the kitchen brigade, maintain高 culinary standards and ensure strict hygiene and HACCP compliance.

You will oversee menu planning, portion control, stock management and cost control, mentor junior chefs and collaborate with Front of House to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a Senior Sous Chef role.
• Experience in luxury hotel, lodge, resort or high-end restaurant.
• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Strong knowledge of modern culinary techniques and food presentation.
• Sound knowledge of stock control, food costing and waste management.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, health and HACCP principles.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse kitchen team.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight service deadlines.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Own reliable transport would be advantageous.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with overall kitchen management and operation.
• Lead, supervise, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation, quality, presentation and service.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, safety and HACCP standards.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development and daily specials.
• Oversee food preparation and service during busy periods.
• Monitor portion control, food quality and presentation.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and receiving of food supplies.
• Monitor food costs and minimise wastage.
• Ensure correct storage, labelling and rotation of food products.
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used, maintained and in good condition.
• Assist with weddings, functions, conferences and special events.
• Work with Front of House to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Assume kitchen responsibility in absence of Executive Chef.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Stock control

Food costing

HACCP

Food hygiene

Team management

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Bright Placements is seeking a skilled Senior Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing a luxury kitchen in Polokwane. You will lead the kitchen brigade, maintain高 culinary standards and ensure strict hygiene and HACCP compliance.

You will oversee menu planning, portion control, stock management and cost control, mentor junior chefs and collaborate with Front of House to deliver exceptional guest experiences.