Staff Connection is seeking a creative and passionate Sous Chef for our client who will be opening their doors very soon! Job Requirements Include: Educational Requirements:Culinary Certificate from Reputable InstitutionMatric is essential Major Skills Required:Must be creativeRestaurant Experience5 years’ experience running a 5 star kitchenInternational Experience will be an advantage Training Experience EssentialDietary Requirements Knowledge, including how to change menus when needed.A La Carte Menu planning and preparationsResponsibilities Include:Ensure that the operation of the kitchen is carried out smoothly, achieving maximum standard of food quality and guest satisfaction.Take full responsibility for the running of the kitchen.Day-to-day running of the kitchen, adhering to the company’s policies and procedures at all times.Plating for 60 delegatesEnsure that a good image is projected by all colleagues, this being efficiency, courtesy, helpfulness, appearance and cleanliness.Ensure that the required level of discipline and deportment is being maintained at all times by all colleagues,Ensure that guest queries and complaints are being dealt with in an efficient, prompt and courteous manner, achieving maximum guest satisfaction.Ensure stock availability (daily and seasonally) at all timesTimeous production of quality food at optimal cost under hygienic conditions.Menu planning and food costTo do a quarterly assessment of all menus in place. Assess purchase prices continuously and negotiate with suppliers continuously.To ensure that attendance registers are kept daily and that any absenteeism is immediately recorded in the attendance register. Put in shift loan system must be executed.Ensure that the monthly kitchen report, including all supporting documents must be submitted monthly to group executive chef.Organize an efficient flow of production and, at the same time, maintain minimum but adequate staffingTo ensure that all kitchen colleagues are being trained to company standards bring course material back to the unit and implement what has been learnedTo constantly update your knowledge and skills for the good of the establishment and the professionConduct regular audits to ensure complete and utter hygiene standards in the kitchen, please record these findings.Transport is essential Should you not receive a response, consider your application unsuccessful.