Sous Chef - Fine Dining Restaurant

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary base

Fine dining environment

Menu development input

Staff meals provided

Career growth potential

Dynamic and challenging work

Gratuity share

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead a fine dining kitchen in a demanding on-site role. You will work with the Head Chef to manage operations, ensure top-quality food preparation, and uphold strict hygiene standards while mentoring junior staff and contributing to menu development.

The ideal candidate has proven sous chef experience, strong culinary skills, and a background in inventory and cost control, with HACCP knowledge being a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven sous chef or senior chef de partie in fine dining.
• Strong culinary skills and presentation expertise.
• In-depth cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavors.
• Experience in leading and motivating kitchen staff.
• Inventory management and cost control experience.
• HACCP knowledge or strong food safety understanding.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent training; relocation to Randburg.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in kitchen management and operations.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes and standards.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to the highest quality, following established recipes and presentation standards.
• Manage inventory, including ordering supplies, receiving deliveries, and ensuring proper storage.
• Monitor food quality and consistency across all menu items.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials.
• Control food costs and minimize waste.
• Ensure efficient workflow and timely preparation of all orders during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including equipment.

Skills

Sous Chef exp

Fine dining

Food safety HACCP

Staff management

Inventory control

Cost control

Time management

Culinary degree

Randburg relocation

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly acclaimed fine dining restaurant in **Randburg**, is seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join their culinary team. This is a demanding yet rewarding on-site position where you will work closely with the Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, ensure the highest quality of food preparation, and maintain impeccable standards of hygiene. You will be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen activities, including inventory management, staff supervision and training, menu development input, and ensuring consistency in all dishes. The Sous Chef plays a critical role in upholding the restaurant's reputation for culinary excellence and providing an exceptional dining experience for guests. This role requires dedication, creativity, and a strong understanding of fine dining techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management and operations.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes and standards.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to the highest quality, following established recipes and presentation standards.
• Manage inventory, including ordering supplies, receiving deliveries, and ensuring proper storage.
• Monitor food quality and consistency across all menu items.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials.
• Control food costs and minimize waste.
• Ensure efficient workflow and timely preparation of all orders during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including equipment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a reputable fine dining establishment.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for food preparation and presentation.
• In-depth knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavor profiles.
• Experience in managing and motivating kitchen staff.
• Proficiency in inventory management and cost control.
• Excellent understanding of food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP knowledge is a plus).
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training is preferred.
• Based in or willing to relocate to **Randburg**.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work in a high-caliber fine dining environment.
• Creative input into menu development.
• Staff meals provided during shifts.
• Potential for career growth within a respected culinary team.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Gratuity share in addition to salary.