Sous Chef – Job Description Position Summary: Pepper Club Hotel is seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support our Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and maintaining a safe and productive culinary environment. The Sous Chef plays a pivotal role in leading kitchen staff, developing menus, and upholding hygiene and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Overseeing Kitchen Staff Supervise and coordinate daily activities of cooks and other kitchen staff. Train, mentor, and support junior kitchen employees. Schedule staff shifts to ensure optimal kitchen coverage at all times. 2. Menu Planning and Development Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu creation and recipe development. Evaluate ingredients and prepared dishes for quality, cost-efficiency (COS), and consistency. Innovate with new recipes and refine existing offerings to enhance the dining experience. 3. Maintaining Hygiene and Safety Standards Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations. Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen work areas and equipment. Conduct routine inspections to uphold health and safety standards. Essential Skills and Qualifications: Culinary Expertise In-depth knowledge of diverse cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen tools. Proven ability to prepare and present a wide range of cuisines with creativity and consistency. Leadership and Communication Strong leadership skills to inspire and manage a team effectively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with staff and other departments. Time Management and Organization Ability to multitask efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Highly organized with a detail-oriented approach to culinary operations. Educational and Professional Background Degree or diploma from a recognized culinary institution. Several years of hands-on experience in a professional kitchen setting. Valid certifications in food safety and hygiene practices.

Manages the day to day delivery of the food production operation and culinary team within a specific outlet with the objectives of delivering quality culinary products, maximising revenue through controlling operational efficiencies and productivities, operating equipment and stock, in line with Company standards. Requirements: 3-Year Culinary Diploma or equivalent National Culinary Qualification at a Diploma level Membership with South African Chefs Association and other relevant culinary accreditation 5-6 years experience and track record in a similarly graded hotel / restaurant kitchen environment of which at least 2 years experience must have been as a chef de partie

A well known company in the international hospitality sector is seeking for Sous Chefs based in Cape Town. Main Purpose of the Job: Manages the day to day delivery of the food production operation and culinary team within a specific outlet with the objectives of delivering quality culinary products, maximising revenue through controlling operational efficiencies and productivities, operating equipment and stock, in line with Company standards. Education, experience and competencies required: 3 -Year Culinary Diploma or equivalent National Culinary Qualification at a Diploma level Membership with South African Chefs Association and other relevant culinary accreditation 5-6 years experience and track record in a similarly graded hotel / restaurant kitchen environment of which at least 2 years experience must have been as a chef de parties Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements Mobility and ability to move around as per job requirements (including with the use of aids) Physically able to move operating equipment Have an open attitude perform similar functions to those contained in this document , in alternative outlets due to operational requirements Duties and responsibilities include: Delivered Culinary Business plan for the outlet In collaboration with the Executive Sous Chef, develop outlet objectives and deliverables in line with the Culinary strategy: Facilitate the communication and implementation of Culinary deliverables for the outlet Provide clear delegation of authority and accountability for deliverables Manage and allocate people and operational resources Communicate plans relative to promotions and strategies to relevant staff and stakeholders within the unit Align plans with EE, SD and procurement transformation strategies which contribute towards BBBEE targets being achieved for the property Shift management Put in place staff scheduling and duty allocations to ensure coverage Handle shift briefings / handovers / shift reports Manage the preparation of mise-en-place Complete opening and closing checklists Interact and be present on the floor during service to ensure food quality and presentation in line with standards Handle any special requests, special requirements, recommendations, concerns, resolution of complaints, issues experienced during service etc. Manage staff appearance and kitchen appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems for the outlet Report and resolve any issues experienced Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen before, during and after service Outlet Product Enhancement Keep up to date with regards food products, trends and cooking methodologies required to deliver menus Monitor products and pricing within the outlet Make recommendations of improvements to the product / menu offering Compile and co-ordinate the culinary promotional calendar for the outlet Monitor standards in the outlet and identify any areas of concern Culinary Standards & Governance Conduct maintenance and hygiene inspections in all areas of the kitchen Monitor health, safety, hygiene and environmental elements in the outlet Manage the control and storage of stock, operating expenses (gas) and operating supplies (packaging, chemicals), equipment as per SOP for the outlet Investigate variances / discrepancies and take necessary action to correct Monitor Culinary standards and processes Control waste for the outlet Work with internal stakeholders (maintenance, finance, HR, and security) to identify risk areas and address these Outlet Budget Management Collaborate with the Executive Sous Chef to complete the planning for the Budget and forecasts for the outlet Motivate and manage Capex requirements for the outlet Authorise spend in line with budget Monitor food costs (purchases related to revenue) Food recipe All menu item food recipes to be documented, updated and captured into the system MC or IFS to ensure accurate food theoretical. Manage the conducting of accurate stock takes for the outlet in line with Company process. Report on any variances for the outlet Produce a 10-day / 20-day and monthly food cost report Monitor departmental leave liability Check and report on all outlet staff wages / spend are in line with budget as a % of revenue; maintain productivity ratios of performance for line staff Procurement All supplier prices and supplier price quotes to be reviewed and monitored on a monthly basis going forward to ensure we monitor and track price movements to minimize input cost fluctuations. Contribute to month-end financial commentary for the outlet People Management Manage staff conditions of employment, e.g. attendance, absenteeism, leave, adherence to policies and procedures Identification of employee training needs Perform on the job training and coaching to close developmental gaps and build succession for a talent pipeline within the outlet Manage employee relations within the department Staff communication and motivation Performance contracting, reviews and development Provides resources and removes obstacles to performance Recruit and resource for talent for positions within the department Onboarding of new staff members Customer Relationship Management Ensures that guests are treated with courtesy and respect at all times Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and solutions Handle any escalated complaints, disputes and suggestions as required Engage with customers and provide a customer experience within the outlet / on the floor that will support brand loyalty ensuring SI as the brand of choice Be present on the floor during service / promotions or functions Conduct staff training on product knowledge / promotions (including promotion information, functions, facilities, etc) Provide post-mortem feedback with regards promotions to ensure these are always relevant and effective Shift handover ensures that staff have sufficient insights and information with regards VIP customers visiting the property Technical Competencies: Food Costing Culinary Product Knowledge Kitchen Operational Management Labour legislation Environmental and sustainability standards Proficient Computer skills Coaching Menu engineering Cooking methodology Behavioural Competencies: Decision-making use of initiative Learning training; coaching; staying abreast of industry developments Implementing and co-ordinating organising people; non-people resources Numeracy and calculation skills Analysing and diagnosing numerical information; Demonstrated ability to make use of intermediate computer skills trends in data Problem-solving Making fine judgements through the senses: colour, taste, texture POPI Statement Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed and personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. 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