<p><strong>5* Wine Estate </strong>close to <strong>Franschhoek</strong> is looking for a passionate and skilled <strong>Sous Chef</strong>.</p><p>Were seeking a <strong>dedicated professional</strong> to join a dynamic <strong>kitchen team</strong>, where <strong>creativity, quality, and excellence</strong> are at the heart of everything they do.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><p>Checking staff time and attendance, work schedules, grooming, and personnel cleanliness.</p><p>Preparation and cutting of ingredients, cooking and arranging of food as instructed.</p><p>Coordinate activities of all chefs and apprentices to ensure an efficient and smooth food service.</p><p>Controls cost by minimising spoilage, waste and exercising portion control.</p><p>Handles equipment and utensil the proper way and teaching the rest of the team.</p><p>Control the food quality and presentation based on the Executive Chef standards and correct any mistakes.</p><p>Ensure right rotation of product in the refrigerator.</p><p>Ensure that after every service the food surplus are cleared and stored properly.</p><p>Ensure that all employees have a complete understanding and adhere to the property standard book.</p><p>To report any damage to the Executive Chef and resolve accordingly.</p><p>Controlling the monthly inventory.</p><p>Spend as much time as possible cooking yourself together with all the chefs.</p><p>Control the kitchen to the best of your ability and take charge when the chef is not on duty.</p><p>Ensure your food cost is on par with budget.</p><p>Check and control store requisitions and minimise cost throughout the department.</p><p>Ensure good daily communication between the kitchen and the outlets.</p><p>Ensure regular clients/guests are cared for accordingly.</p><p>Conduct daily meetings and ensure all duties are carried out.</p><p>Consistently provide and maintain the highest standard of staff care and service.</p><p>Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.</p><p>Familiarize yourself with your department standards of performance.</p><p>Have good knowledge of all hotel facilities and be able to answer guest and staff complaints in a quick, polite and helpful manner.</p><p>Handle any staff complaints or problems promptly.</p><p>Comply to all company hotel statutory rules, regulations and policies.</p><p>Responsible for health and safety standards at work.</p><p>Performing other duties as assigned by management.</p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p>Matric</p><p>Diploma in Professional Cookery</p><p>At least 3 years 5* experience in a similar position</p><p>Able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication in English.</p><p>Proficiency in the use of MS Office</p>