Senior Sous Chef

VACANCY : Senior Sous Chef - Eastern Cape - Luxury 5* Game

Live in position, highly competative salary, drivers license essential!

Minimum criteria required:
Diploma or other formal qualification in Culinary Arts
Minimum 5 years' experience at a 5-star Lodge/Hotel in a culinary leadership role
Hold a current food handler health card or HACCP/Food Safety certificate
.Competencies required:
Be able to speak and understand English
Knowledge of GAAP POS and Ms Excel
Good knowledge of food costing and wastage control
Sober habits and strong leadership abilities
Strong ability to lead a team and work under high levels of pressure
Driver's license
Good knowledge of F&B Service
Key Performance Areas of this position include:
Stay up to date with changes in policies, ways of working and standards in the industry
Run shifts and conduct pre-shift briefings between front and back of house
Manage interactions with guests regarding menu requests/dietary requirements and ensure effective communication of all guest-related matters to the Lodge team in a timely
manner
Follow all standard operating procedures for service to guests, ensuring exceptional food
quality is provided to guests at all times
Ensure the kitchen management team maintains all kitchen records appropriately as required
Ensure that all kitchen employees adhere to all relevant food safety, security and health and safety policies, processes and procedures ensuring compliance with local legislation
Manage and monitor all kitchen staff during preparation and service
Perform all daily, weekly and monthly administrative duties relating to the kitchen operations in line with company policies and procedures, as required
Support the other kitchen sections to ensure that the work is completed in a manner that allows guests to receive the highest level of personalised service at all times