Sous Chef

Thecapital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 18 000 - 20 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this exciting role, you will support the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional culinary experiences across various outlets, including restaurants and banqueting. The ideal candidate will possess a Culinary Arts Diploma and have prior experience in a high-standard hotel environment. This role emphasizes creativity, leadership, and a commitment to outstanding guest service. Join a company that values its staff and promotes a culture of respect and recognition, where your contributions will be celebrated and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a 4/5-star hotel is essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with food production and menu development.
• Supervise kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Creativity

Education

Matric

Culinary Arts Diploma

Job description

Join to apply for the Sous Chef role at The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts.

Pay Range: ZAR18,000.00 / yr - ZAR20,000.00 / yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Capital Hotels stands for equal opportunity while transforming the Hospitality Industry into a modern aspirational industry once again.

We believe that the industry is broken and needs to reinvent the image of service and hospitality.

We are achieving this through our incredible staff culture.

Our dedicated staff believe in offering the highest level of guest service to our guests while maintaining their dignity and integrity.

Our staff are our everything!

Why Work for Us?

Our staff love coming to work as they feel respected, appreciated, heard, successful, and secure. Imagine a company where managers don't manage managers; we are all simply doers.

Making decisions regarding our best employees comes fast, where we recognize talent and reward it quickly through promotions. We don't need to or want to wait for approval.

We recruit on experience but promote on values — the core of which is rigor, disciplined thought, and discipline.

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

1. Matric
2. Culinary Arts Diploma or similar
3. Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a 4 / 5-star hotel
4. Previous Restaurant experience advantageous
5. A'la Carte and Banqueting experience essential
6. Hands-on Problem-Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
7. Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
8. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
9. Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel
10. Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
11. Great attention to detail
12. Presentable / Professional appearance and well spoken
13. Team Player who leads by example
14. Proactive in approach
15. Interpersonal skills
16. Leadership skills and ability to delegate effectively
17. Think creatively
18. 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.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Restaurants