Sous Chef

Date Job Posted: 05-Dec-2018

Location: Ballito

Relationships:

Reception, Front Desk, F&B Front of House

Job Summary:

Ensure a consistently high standard of food preparation and service.

Adhere to the presentation levels set by the Head Chef

Adhere to cleaning schedules

Duties / Responsibilities:

Prepare food to the presentation levels set by the Head Chef

Comply with portion control put in place by Head Chef

When delegated responsibility by the Head Chef prepare orders for all suppliers using the Purchase Order system

When delegated responsibility by the Head Chef prepare end of month stock take reports in an accurate and timely manner

Ensure waste sheets are accurately recorded

Assist Head Chef in ensuring that all front of house staff are familiar with all the menus on offer in the different outlets

Adhere to the cleaning schedules in compliance with H.S.E. guidelines

Have full awareness of F&B reservations

Know what action to take when an emergency call is required

Be fully aware of and adhere to health & safety, fire and bomb threat procedures

Qualifications:

1. +3 years of experience as a Sous Chef

2. Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

3. Excellent record of kitchen and staff management

4. Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions

5. Familiar with industry’s best practices

6. Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)

7. BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus

	Meet all the necessary requirements listed in the job description
	Are eligible to live and work in the country specified in the job description