Sous Chef

Wild Dreams Hospitality • Other • Cape Winelands, South Africa • 17h ago

Candidate requirements;

Must have a formal culinary Diploma
Must preferably have +/- 4 years previous in a senior chef role
Own transport is essential
Must have leadership and management skills and able to work in a team
Will need 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)
Must have the ability to work under pressure
Must have creative problem-solving skills

Responsibilities include;

Manage and lead the kitchen staff in the Head Chef's absence
Provide 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