Sous Chef - Luxury Estate - StellenboschDate Job Posted: 07-Jun-2024 Back All by recruiter Email Sous Chef - Luxury Estate - StellenboschDate Job Posted: 07-Jun-2024Location: Stellenbosch Kendrick Recruitment are currently seeking a 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.RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage and lead the kitchen staff in the Head Chef's absence;Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating;Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients;Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are correctly dated and organized for quality assurance;Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours;Train and assess staff on the job;Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and address budgetary concerns;Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards;Works with the Head Chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training opportunities;Assists the Head Chef with menu creation;Monitor and maintain health and safety;Maintain staff and leave rosters;Ensure that all CDPs are familiar with the weekly and daily reservations, events and menu requirements;Ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature.REQUIREMENTS:Culinary Diploma;Preferably +/- 4 years previous in a senior chef role;Own transport;Leadership and management skills;Able to work in a team;Basic computer skills (word, excel, outlook);Excellent written & oral communication skills;Strong organizational skills;Attention to detail;Availability to work within opening hours (e.g., evenings, public holidays, weekends);Ability to work under pressure;Creative problem-solving skills;To apply please send your CV, references and profile photo today... Good Luck! Job ID 348899 Job Title Sous Chef - Luxury Estate - Stellenbosch Employer Type Employer Type -> Wine Estates Job Type Job Classification -> Sous Chef FT/PT Job Type -> Full-time Province Location -> Western Cape Town/City Stellenbosch Salary Type Monthly Salary R25,000 - R33,000 Start Date ASAP Meet all the necessary requirements listed in the job description Are eligible to live and work in the country specified in the job description Sign in to apply or Register Now Username Password Remember your username on this computer. Forgot your Password? #J-18808-Ljbffr
