Cape Town: Sous Chef posted by Career Custodians

About the Role

The Sous Chef role at Career Custodians involves implementing innovative and creative menus and recipes that meet the gastronomical mark of the property within the set price range. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of hygiene, waste management, and employee training.

Key Responsibilities

• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account seasonal availability of ingredients and likely customer numbers.
• Keep control of the ordering from delivery to issuing to different departments.
• Maintain food quality and presentation standards.
• Ensure food is prepared promptly.
• Report necessary problems and shortages.
• Liaise with group food custodian on all new ideas and suggestions.
• Always be available to help with stock-taking measures and assist with capturing it.
• Ensure that all HACCP standards are maintained.
• Ensure that the kitchen equipment is clean and in working order at all times.
• Ensure minimum wastage of raw and cooked materials.
• Keep up to date with current promotions and new products.
• Make sure all Village N Life rules and regulations are implemented at all times throughout the kitchen.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent.
• Professional Cookery Certificate/Culinary Diploma is essential.
• Previous experience in the same or similar position in a 4/5 star hotel.
• Familiarity with all duties and procedures in the Kitchen.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable to fulfil obligations.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to lead, take charge and offer direction.
• Ability to multitask.
• Show initiative by taking control of a task.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Friendly and service orientated.
• Good Managerial and Leadership Skills.
• Able to work Shifts.

Ready to Join?

If you’re ready to take your career to new heights and be part of something truly special, we want to hear from you! Apply now or send your resume to .za and embark on a journey filled with excitement, growth, and endless possibilities.

Due to the large number of CV’s received, only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.