Senior Sous Chef

Candidate Requirements:Matric CertificateCulinary Diploma Preferably 4 years previous in a senior chef roleOwn transport with valid drivers license Leadership and management skills Able to work in a team Basic computer skillsExceptional customer-service skills Excellent written & oral communication skills Strong organizational skills Attention to detail Availability to work within opening hours (evenings, public holidays, weekends)Candidate main responsibilities:Manage and lead the kitchen staff in chefs absenceProvides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish platingOversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredientsEnsures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assuranceKeeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hoursTrain and assess staff on the jobManages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concernsSupervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standardsWorks with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training opportunitiesAssists head chef with menu creationMonitor and maintain health and safetyMaintain staff and leave rostersEnsure that all CDPs are familiar with the weekly and daily reservations, events and menu requirementsEnsure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature