Franschhoek: Sous Chef posted by Intellistaff Ltd

Location: Franschhoek, Cape Town Description A luxury hospitality environment is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join a dynamic kitchen team, where creativity, quality, and excellence define the culinary experience. This role supports the Head Chef in leading operations, ensuring high standards, and delivering exceptional guest satisfaction. Duties & Responsibilities · Manage kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with all Food & Beverage and company policies, standards, and procedures · Assist Head Chef with kitchen operations and preparation · Ensure that the highest standards of personal hygiene are maintained by all members of the department · Prepare and cook food of all types, both on a regular basis and for special requests or events · Develop and create new applications, ideas, systems, or products, including artistic contributions · Assist in determining food presentation and create decorative food displays · Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standards · Control costs by minimizing spoilage, waste, and exercising portion control · Operate and maintain department equipment, reporting any malfunctions · Lead shifts while preparing food items and executing requests based on specifications · Apply interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage team members; demonstrate honesty and integrity; lead by example · Communicate performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position · Identify developmental needs of others and provide coaching, mentoring, or training to improve knowledge and skills · Attend training sessions or courses beneficial to the department as requested by management · Interact with guests to obtain feedback on food quality and service, resolving any concerns · Improve service by guiding, coaching, and supporting team members in understanding guest needs · Report issues to the department manager and Human Resources as necessary · Attend and participate in all relevant meetings · Maintain good knowledge of all hotel facilities to assist guests and staff effectively · Demonstrate working knowledge of fire prevention and follow hotel evacuation procedures · Train colleagues in safety procedures · Perform other duties as assigned by management Requirements · Matric · Diploma in Professional Cookery · Minimum 3 years’ experience in a 5-star restaurant in a similar position · Strong written and verbal communication skills in English · Proficiency in MS Office