Sous Chef

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary training studio in Johannesburg is seeking a Sous Chef to assist with food production and kitchen operations. This role involves menu development, maintaining food quality, and acting as Second-In-Charge when needed. Ideal candidates should have experience in culinary arts and a strong understanding of kitchen management.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary arts and kitchen management.
• Ability to develop and cost menus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in food production.
• Take charge of the Kitchen operations in their absence.
• Develop menus, manage orders, and ensure food quality.

Job description

Overview

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with all food production in the restaurant, conferences and banqueting, room service and any other food outlets. This includes developing and costing menus, orders and recipe development, while maintaining the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards. The Sous Chef assumes a position of Second-In-Charge when the Executive Sous Chef is not present, and takes charge of the Kitchen and its operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef. The position is primarily concerned with three main functional activities: supervision, food production and administration.