Franschhoek: Junior Sous Chef (Wc Winelands) posted by HotelJobs

Luxury Boutique Hotel in the Franschhoek area has a vacancy for a Junior Sous Chef. Previous Experience in a fine dining/ luxury boutique property essential. The position is live-out and will require Western Cape based chefs to do a in-person interview and cook off in the Franschhoek region. Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 Matric Diploma in Professional Cookery 5-star restaurant experience of at least 3 years in a similar position Able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication in English. Proficiency in the use of MS Office Duties & Responsibilities Checking staff time and attendance, work schedules, grooming, and personnel cleanliness. Preparation; cutting of meat and fish when the need arise, cooking and arranging of food as instructed. Co-ordinate activities of all chefs and apprentices to ensure an efficient and smooth food service. Controls cost by minimizing spoilage, waste and exercising portion control. Handles machines, equipment and utensil the proper way and teaching the rest of the team. Control the food quality and presentation based on the executive chef and chef standards and correct any mistakes. Ensure right rotation of product in the refrigerator. Ensure that after every service the food surplus are cleared and stored properly. Ensure that all employees have a complete understanding and adhere to the property standard book. To report any damage to furniture, fittings and equipment to the executive chef and resolve accordingly. Controlling the monthly inventory. Spend as much time as possible cooking yourself together with all the chefs. Control the kitchen to the best of your ability and take charge when the chef is not on duty. Ensure your food cost is on par with budget. Check and control store requisitions and minimize cost throughout the department. Ensure good daily communication between the kitchen and the outlets. Ensure regular clients/guests are cared for accordingly. General Duties: To conduct daily meetings and ensure all duties are carried out. To consistently provide and maintain the highest standard of staff care and service. To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene. To familiarize yourself with your department standards of performance. To have good knowledge of all hotel facilities and be able to answer guest and staff complaints in a quick, polite and helpful manner. To handle any staff complaints or problems promptly. To comply to all company hotel statutory rules, regulations and policies. Responsible for health and safety standards at work. To be security conscious with the respect to guest, staff, hotel, property, welfare and to report suspicious activity. To attend any meetings, training sessions or courses that may be beneficial to you and your team. To demonstrate working knowledge of fire prevention and to follow the hotel evacuation plans. Performing other duties as assigned by management.