Senior Sous Chef

A Senior Sous Chef is sought to join this fine dining restaurant on a luxury estate.
Responsibilities:

Manage and lead the kitchen staff in the chef's absence
Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
Oversee and organize kitchen stock and ingredients
Ensure a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verify all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
Keep cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
Train and assess staff on the job
Assist head chef with menu creation
Monitor and maintain health and safety
Maintain staff and leave rosters
Supervise all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards

Requirements:

SA Citizen
Matric / Grade 12 qualification
Culinary Diploma
Preferably +/- 4 years previous experience in a senior chef role
Own transport with valid driver's license
Leadership and management skills
Able to work in a team
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Exceptional customer-service skills
Excellent written & oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Availability to work within opening hours (e.g., evenings, public holidays, weekends)
Ideally reside in the surrounding areas of Stellenbosch

To apply, please forward your CV and contactable references.

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