Sous Chef Urgent

Urgent position for a Sous chef to start IMMEDIATELYR25000 - R28000 CTC p/mStellenboschPLEASE NOTE: Chefs applying need to reside in the Helderberg/Winelands/Northern suburbs of Cape Town.Own reliable transport to and from work.The following requirements are ESSENTIAL: Not NegotiableCulinary Diploma  Preferably +/- 4 years previous 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)·        Manage 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 ingredientsTrain 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 concerns ·        Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards ·      Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training opportunities ·  Assists 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 temperatures