Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A premium culinary institution in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef with food production and kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have a Culinary Arts Diploma and previous experience in a 4 / 5-star hotel. This role focuses on menu development, team leadership, and maintaining high standards in food quality. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Relocation costs are the successful applicant's responsibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 / 5-star hotel experience as a Sous Chef.
• A’la Carte and Banqueting experience essential.
• Customer service-driven with outstanding communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with food production.
• Develop and cost menus while maintaining high food quality standards.
• Supervise kitchen operations in absence of the Executive Sous Chef.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Creativity

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Matric

Job description

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.

Minimum Requirements :

• Matric
• Culinary Arts Diploma or similar
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a 4 / 5-star hotel
• Previous Restaurant experience advantageous
• A’la Carte and Banqueting experience essential
• Hands-on Problem-Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel
• Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
• Great attention to detail
• Presentable / Professional appearance and well spoken
• Team Player who leads by example
• Proactive in approach
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills and ability to delegate effectively
• Think creatively
• Apply professional, product or technical expertise

Please note that relocation costs will be for your own expense should your application be successful and you reside outside of the city where the Hotel is located.