Sous Chef

Fancourt; George; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fancourt is seeking a Sous Chef to manage culinary operations including food production and catering. The ideal candidate should possess a Chefs Diploma with extensive experience in a 5-star environment. Responsibilities include menu development, cost management, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Applicants should be prepared to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of culinary experience, including 3 years as a Sous Chef in a 5-star hotel or resort.
• Experience in banqueting and menu pricing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control culinary areas within the F&B department.
• Ensure efficiency in food operations with effective planning and budgeting.
• Provide guidance and training to kitchen staff.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Management Awareness

Menu Development

Problem Solving

Education

3-year Chefs Diploma

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Fancourt, South Africa’s premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination, is situated in George in the heart of the Garden Route.

Kindly review the role description, and apply if you meet the requirements.

We are now accepting applications for a Sous Chef – someone who will assist with managing and controlling our culinary areas within the F&B department, including Food Production, Food Service, Catering Event Planning, and Back of House.

You will also have to provide a unique 5

• product offering in all hotel outlets and restaurants, aligned with changing guest dining trends through continuous product development, while maintaining cost-effective food production standards and operational efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal skills, and can communicate comfortably and engagingly with colleagues, superiors, and guests. The position requires a 3-year Chefs Diploma from an internationally recognized institution with at least 6 years’ culinary experience, including 3 years as a Sous Chef in a 5-star hotel or resort environment.

• Previous banqueting experience, computer literacy in MS Office, working knowledge of SAP, and financial management awareness are essential.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Keeping abreast of trends in the culinary industry;
• Developing and analyzing recipes to assign prices to menu items based on food, labor, and overhead costs;
• Designing special product offerings to maximize stock usage and utilize slow-moving stock;
• Coordinating planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all food operations to ensure efficiency;
• Monitoring and controlling resources and assisting in overseeing spending;
• Providing guidance, training, coaching, mentoring, and setting performance standards for subordinates;
• Ensuring SHEQ & FCS requirements are met in each kitchen division.

We seek candidates willing to work weekends, public holidays, and shifts, and who are physically fit to perform the role's responsibilities.

If you believe you have the suitable experience and qualifications, please apply online.

Application Process:

How to apply: https://www.fancourt.co.za/careers-job-listing/

PLEASE NOTE:

The Company’s Employment Equity Plan will guide all appointments. If you are not contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.