Sous Chef

Craven Cottage CC; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC, Mpumalanga, is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor to plan and coordinate food preparation and supervise kitchen staff. You will manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence and assist with menu planning while ensuring stock meets required quality and quantity.

Responsibilities include coordinating orders, checking dish quality and temperature, supporting budget targets, and maintaining hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Matric / NQF Level 4 is required.
• Relevant culinary qualification is advantageous.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience within a 5-star lodge preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong kitchen supervision and organisational skills.
• Commitment to food quality, presentation and consistent service standards.
• Ability to lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate food preparation and supervise kitchen staff.
• Manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Assist with menu planning and ensure stock is available at required quality and quantity.
• Coordinate kitchen orders for correct table preparation.
• Check each dish for quality, presentation and temperature.
• Assist with budget preparation and achieving budgeted gross profit.
• Maintain accurate staff schedules, leave rosters and attendance registers.
• Complete daily and monthly kitchen administration accurately and on time.
• Enforce hygiene and health and safety standards among kitchen and service staff.
• Promote staff morale and a safe working environment.
• Assist with staff training and disciplinary processes.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Menu planning

Budgeting

Stock management

Quality control

Staff training

Microsoft Office

Time management

Leadership in absence

Education

Matric / NQF Level 4

Culinary qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties:

• Plan and coordinate food preparation and supervise kitchen staff.
• Manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Assist with menu planning and ensure sufficient stock is available at the required quality and quantity.
• Coordinate kitchen orders to ensure dishes are prepared for the correct tables.
• Check every dish leaving the kitchen for quality, presentation and correct temperature.
• Assist with budget preparation and achieving budgeted gross profit.
• Maintain accurate staff schedules, leave rosters and attendance registers.
• Complete daily and monthly kitchen administration accurately and on time.
• Enforce hygiene and health and safety standards among kitchen and service staff.
• Promote staff morale and a safe working environment.
• Assist with staff training and disciplinary processes.

Requirements:

• Matric / NQF Level 4.
• Relevant culinary qualification advantageous.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience within a 5-star lodge preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong kitchen supervision and organisational skills.
• A commitment to food quality, presentation and consistent service standards.
• Ability to lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.