South Africa: Eat Out Top 10 Sous Chef For Stellenbosch Wine Estate Restaurant posted by HotelJobs

ProStaffSelect are in search of a young, creative and dynamic SOUS chef with experience in SAs top fine dining a la carte restaurants to take on this exciting position. The award winning culinary team at this EAT OUT independent wine estate restaurant is headed by a highly celebrated South African Chef. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage; control and organize the brigade of 11 chefs Supervise and check daily mise en place and service prep Liaise with estate horticulturist to establish daily specials using fresh farm veg and micro herbs Supervise and run the pass during service and support Exec Sous & Head Chef in all production areas Plan and control stocks, orders and monitor food costs Process weekly stock figures and check invoicing Train students and new staff in both Hot and Cold Sections Support Head Chef with kitchen administration, staff rosters, menu pricing etc Inspect and monitor kitchen hygiene standards and ensure ongoing cleaning schedules Key Skills & Personal Attributes: Highly CREATIVE, PASSIONATE and DEDICATED culinary professional Advanced PLATING and food preparation skills in Hot, Cold AND Pastry Confident and STRONG PERSONALITY to lead the kitchen team Ability to independently innovate new dishes and create top quality gastronomic excellence Good communication skills and likeable personality traits Disciplined individual with good personal hygiene and sober habits Willing to participate in culinary competitions / maintain exceptionally high food standards Calm and controlled character able to cope with stress of a high profile kitchen / can think on your feet Qualifications and Experience: Grade 12 or equivalent high school / secondary schooling Diploma in Culinary Arts / Professional Cheffing (Hot, Cold AND Pastry) from recognized Chef Schools Minimum 5 years experience as Junior SOUS, Chef Tournant or SENIOR CDP in charge of 2 or more sections Five star / Michelin Standard / Eat Out brigade experience ESSENTIAL