Sous Chef

Recooty; Tom Burke; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Tom Burke, Limpopo is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to assist in kitchen management and uphold hygiene standards. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and a formal cooking qualification. Responsibilities include assisting with stock takes and staff training. A portfolio and references are required with the application.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a Sous chef position in a formal Restaurant / Hotel.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Strong general knowledge of food and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the kitchen together with the executive chef.
• Maintain and implement hygiene standards.
• Assist with stock takes and staff training.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Hygiene standards

Recipe costing

Pressure management

Education

Grade 12

Formal cooking degree/diploma

Job description

The successful candidate would be required to assist with the management of the kitchen together with the executive chef. The candidate will also be required to maintain and implement hygiene standards and assist with stock takes and staff training.

Key Requirements

• 3 years experience in a Sous chef position in a formal Restaurant / Hotel.
• Strong personality that can think on their feet and work under pressure.
• Well spoken and well presented individual.
• Strong leader who have overseen employees before.
• Must have grade 12.
• Formal cooking degree/diploma preferable.
• Experience in running functions of up to 250 pax at a 5-star level.
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to create, cost and maintain recipes.
• Must have strong general knowledge of food and kitchen procedures

Please provide a food portfolio and references with your job application