Sous Chef

Hilton; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional food quality and guest experiences. Your responsibilities will include managing food provisions, assisting with guest queries, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. This position requires a creative individual with strong supervisory skills and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join a vibrant culinary environment where your passion for high-quality food can shine and contribute to an unforgettable dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification is essential for this role.
• Strong supervisory and planning skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Manage all kitchen aspects to ensure an excellent guest experience.
• Control food quality, compliance, and costs effectively.

Skills

Planning and organizing skills

Multi-tasking

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Creative food production

Education

Relevant trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage all aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food provisions, assisting with guest queries, and controlling costs.

What will I be doing?

A Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Sous Chef will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure foods are of good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
• Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
• Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
• Be environmentally aware

What are we looking for?

A Sous Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Relevant qualifications for this role
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong supervisory skills
• A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
• A creative approach to the production of food
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own or in teams

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous kitchen experience in a similar role
• Passion for producing high quality food
• Knowledge of current food trends
• Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook