Sous Chef (Banqueting)

Job Location : Western Cape, George

Deadline : May 08, 2025

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Job Overview:

The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal skills and can comfortably and engagingly communicate with colleagues, superiors, and guests.

Minimum Requirements:

• A 3-year Chef's Diploma through an internationally recognised institution.
• At least 6 years’ experience in culinary, including 3 years as a Sous Chef in a 5-star hotel or resort environment.
• Previous banqueting experience and computer literacy on MS Office are essential.
• Working knowledge of SAP and financial management awareness will be an advantage.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Keeping abreast of trends in the culinary industry.
• Developing and analysing recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour cost, and overhead costs.
• Designing special product offerings to maximize usage of stock and to make use of slow-moving stock.
• Coordinating planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments to ensure efficient operation.
• Monitoring and controlling resources and assisting in overseeing the spending of money.
• Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including training, coaching, mentoring, setting and monitoring performance standards and discipline.
• Ensuring that SHEQ & FCS requirements for each kitchen division are met.