Sous Chef

Remuneration:R25000 -R35000 per month Cost to company
Location: Knysna, Pezula Hotel
Education level:Diploma
Job level: Mid
Own transport required:Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type:Permanent
Company:Career Custodians

Job description
A luxury hotel in Knysna is looking for a passionate, talented chef to head up the kitchen brigade. If fresh ingredients and creative freedom excites you, this might just be your dream job.

Education:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Professional Cookery Certificate/Culinary Diploma is essential
Work experience:
Previous experience in the same or similar position in a four/five-star hotel
Familiar with all duties and procedures in the Kitchen
Other:
Reliable, responsible and dependable to fulfill obligations
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Show initiative by taking control of task
Excellent communication skills
Friendly and service orientated
Good Managerial and Leadership Skills
Able to start at 6am and work late shift till 11pm
Tasks (include but not limited to):
Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
Check the quantity and quality of received products
Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
Maintain uniform standards
Roster Employees
Manage HR-related issues within Kitchen
Manage the hygiene of kitchen staff