South Africa: Junior Sous Chef (Pastry) – Sj2695: Sabi Sand posted by HotelJobs

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Sous Chef (Pastry) to join our award-winning safari hospitality group in Sabi Sand, South Africa. As part of our passionate team, you will be responsible for managing the kitchen under the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, ensuring that all dishes meet our high standards of excellence and standard operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the ultimate food experience for guests, in line with the food concept of the lodge
• Supervise the quality of food produced and served in a hygienic manner
• Designing of menu follow and implement new food concepts
• Monitoring the quality and care of equipment and products
• Minimising breakage
• Implement and maintain Health and Safety procedures
• Strategic management of food to reduce waste, such as portion control and stock rotation
• Training and development of other staff
• Assist with stocktakes, orders, and the management of sections of the kitchen, when required
• Communication with departmental teams to ensure that guest needs are met, and operations run effectively
• Handover responsibilities and requests to the next shift coming on duty, and ensure that a handover is received from previous shift, when coming on duty

Requirements

• Min. 4 years experience in a pastry kitchen with some supervisory role
• Wide food knowledge, able to design menus
• Awareness of dietaries
• Ability to train and oversee staff, with basic knowledge of labour legislation
• Passion for the industry and willingness to grow
• Ability to receive feedback
• Understanding of hygiene protocols and equipment
• Sound knowledge of cleaning methods and products
• Knowledge of safety procedures and the use of firefighting equipment
• First Aid training (provided by company)
• Care in personal hygiene and grooming

Qualifications

• South African National or Expat with citizenship or valid working visa
• Good computer literacy
• Min. 4 years experience in a pastry kitchen with some supervisory role (Formal education/certifications not required)

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly remuneration: CTC package NEG
• DOE – Please advise expectation upon application

Accommodation and Work Cycle

• Accommodation: Some rooms have one room with a bathroom or a loft room with a lounge and bathroom. Some senior rooms have basic kitchenettes.
• The company fosters a culture of collaboration and multi-skilling of staff.
• Facilities that contribute to employees well-being and life balance, an opportunity to feel at home and enjoy social gatherings or work functions at the pool, bar, TV lounge and pool table, braai areas, gym and school.
• Uniform excluding shoes
• Onsite staff transport
• Utilities water and electricity, free Wi-Fi, generator
• Room cleaning service: mandatory at nominal monthly set contribution fee
• Three meals a day provided at the canteen
• The bar is open 7 days a week for drinks, snacks, and toiletries.
• Any purchases will be charged to the employees staff account which will be deducted from the salary
• Onsite Paramedic
• Medical aid – compulsory for senior staff (Employees can choose their preferred plan)
• Provident fund compulsory
• Annual bonus at the discretion of management and salary review in January
• Gratuities from guests or share in the general gratuity pool
• Family friendly
• Discounted flight rates between KNP and Johannesburg
• Work cycle: 6 weeks on, 2 weeks off plus annual leave