Senior Sous Chef - Stellenbosch

Our Client is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, menu preparation and ensuring food quality and freshness. Providing meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes.Main responsibilitiesManage and lead the kitchen staff in chef's 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 CDP's 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 temperatureMain requirementsCulinary DiplomaPreferably +/- 4 years previous in a senior chef roleOwn transportLeadership and management skillsAble to work in a teamBasic computer skills (word, excel, outlook)Excellent written & oral communication skillsStrong organizational skillsAttention to detailAvailability to work within opening hours (e.g., evenings, public holidays, weekends)