Sous Chef

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Staff meals & discounts

Medical aid

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a talented Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations at their popular restaurant. This role focuses on ensuring consistent quality, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to menu planning and inventory control.

You will uphold the highest hygiene and safety standards, manage food costs, and help develop specials in a dynamic culinary environment in Port Elizabeth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Solid understanding of culinary techniques and food preparation.
• Ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen management and operations.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Manage inventory levels, including ordering supplies and controlling food costs.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards in the kitchen.
• Contribute to menu development and specials.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Culinary techniques

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen operations at their popular restaurant in Port Elizabeth . This is a key role in ensuring the consistent quality and execution of dishes, as well as mentoring junior kitchen staff. You will be involved in menu planning, inventory control, and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious chef to grow their career in a dynamic culinary environment in Port Elizabeth .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen management and operations.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Manage inventory levels, including ordering supplies and controlling food costs.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards in the kitchen.
• Contribute to menu development and specials.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Solid understanding of culinary techniques and food preparation .
• Ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and culinary training.
• Staff meals and discounts at the restaurant.
• Medical aid contributions.
• A dynamic and supportive kitchen team environment in Port Elizabeth .