Sous Chef - Montagu, Western Cape

Hospitality and Outdoor-New Vacancy- Sous Chef

Montagu, Western Cape


Working alongside Head Chef and Management to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking to ensure an excellent guest experience. To manage and run day to day operations (kitchen) in the absence of the Head Chef.

Requirements

Culinary Diploma
2 years experience as a CDP
5 years experience in a kitchen of a luxury establishment
Proficient in the application of culinary good practice
Proficient user of Microsoft Office software applications.
Proficient in 5-star hospitality styles of service
Proficient in the application of culinary good practice
Proficient user of Microsoft Office software applications.
Conversant with specialist terminology in the culinary field
Ability to anticipate future circumstances, conditions and requests and use these scenarios to plan
Ability to anticipate Guest needs and think up creative ways to meet these needs
Ability to correctly communicate detailed information and instruction to others
Ability to recognise safety or security concerns
Time management for both yourself and the kitchen team.
Able to delegate effectively, while taking on high priority tasks.
Conversant with specialist terminology in the culinary field
A formal management qualification
Bachelor degree and/or diploma in Culinary Arts
Ability to effectively communicate with others in English, in written and verbal form.
Ability to develop strategic direction for the kitchen and stewarding function to support organisational aims
8 Years' experience in a culinary leadership role
Demonstrated extensive previous experience in a luxury hotel, cruise or private residence environment
Ability to influence leadership and management teams
Ability to implement change and support people through times of transition
Ability to develop innovative and creative food products
Ability to oversee and simultaneously pay attention to a number of demands
Proven ability to lead multiple teams
High levels of verbal and numerical ability
Ability to correctly communicate detailed information and instruction to others

Package on offer

Market Related

Starting Date:
ASAP

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