Phoenix Recruitment
1 month ago
Sous Chef - Rosebank
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Company information
- Company
- Phoenix Recruitment
- Location
- South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg South Africa
- Posted
- 1 month ago
Job description
Fine Dining Restaurant based in Rosebank is looking for an experienced Sous Chef.
Duties:
Lead daily kitchen operations.
Supervise and mentor junior chefs.
Ensure consistency in food quality and presentation.
Manage inventory and ordering.
Support the Head Chef with menu development and costing.
Assist the Head Chef in overseeing the day-to-day culinary operations ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.
Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standards, demonstrating creativity and a passion for culinary excellence.
Collaborate closely with the culinary team to develop innovative menus that showcase the finest local and seasonal ingredients.
Coordinate and supervise kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
Train and mentor junior chefs, promoting skill development and maintaining a cohesive and efficient team.
Adhere to strict health and safety regulations (HACCP), maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
Requirements:
Grade 12
A formal culinary qualification
At least 3+ years’ experience in a high-end dining venue or restaurant
Excellent cooking and leadership skills.
Strong organizational and planning ability.
Knowledge of food safety and cost control.
Assertive, dependable and team focused.
Passionate about culinary excellence.
Adaptable and composed under pressure.
Proven leadership experience.
Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to delivering exceptional guest satisfaction.
Good understanding of food and wine trends.
In depth knowledge and understanding of stock procedures and control
Knowledgeable of all dietary and religious requirements
Ability to adapt with an ever-changing environment.
Required skills
- teamwork
- interpersonal skills
- organizational skills
- food safety
- mentoring
- inventory management
- health and safety
- communication skills
- haccp
- time management
- menu development
- leadership skills
- adaptability
- cost control
- fast-paced environment
- guest satisfaction
- culinary excellence
- planning ability
- sous chef
- kitchen operations
- food presentation
- fine dining
- food quality
- ordering
- costing
- pressure management
- skill development
- dietary requirements
- seasonal ingredients
- food trends
- rosebank
- culinary operations
- menu innovation
- kitchen staff supervision
- wine trends
- stock procedures
- religious requirements
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