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Senior Sous Chef

South Cape Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
Retreat Full-day Full-time

Description:

Senior Sous ChefWe are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our culinary team. The role requires a hands-on professional with creativity, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes consistently. The Senior Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and ensuring excellence in food preparation and presentation. Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, including planning, preparing, and presenting dishes.
  • Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring a high standard of performance, hygiene, and safety.
  • Manage inventory, stock rotation, and ordering to maintain optimal kitchen supplies.
  • Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of taste, consistency, and presentation.
  • Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
  • Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop menus, specials, and seasonal dishes.
  • Monitor kitchen costs, portion control, and waste management.
  • Step in to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume or fine-dining establishment.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of contemporary cooking techniques.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen management procedures.
  • Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification is preferred.

Requirements:

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, including planning, preparing, and presenting dishes.
  • Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring a high standard of performance, hygiene, and safety.
  • Manage inventory, stock rotation, and ordering to maintain optimal kitchen supplies.
  • Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of taste, consistency, and presentation.
  • Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
  • Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop menus, specials, and seasonal dishes.
  • Monitor kitchen costs, portion control, and waste management.
  • Step in to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume or fine-dining establishment.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of contemporary cooking techniques.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen management procedures.
  • Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification is preferred.
  • Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, including planning, preparing, and presenting dishes.
  • Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring a high standard of performance, hygiene, and safety.
  • Manage inventory, stock rotation, and ordering to maintain optimal kitchen supplies.
  • Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of taste, consistency, and presentation.
  • Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
  • Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop menus, specials, and seasonal dishes.
  • Monitor kitchen costs, portion control, and waste management.
  • Step in to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
  • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume or fine-dining establishment.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of contemporary cooking techniques.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen management procedures.
  • Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification is preferred.
01 Oct 2025;   from: careers24.com

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