Junior sous

St Francis Links, one hour West of Port Elizabeth has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced sous chef. A diploma in professional cookery is essential with at least 4 years working experience as a sous or junior head chef. We host banquets, weddings and a restaurant serving daily breakfast and lunch and dinners from time to time. The incumbent should be able to solely manage a busy kitchen shift in the absence of a Head Chef and would suit an assertive, motivated, team player who sets and maintains culinary trends. His / her job will include but not be limited to: Operational kitchen management in line with company procedures Regular and documented staff training & development Daily, weekly & monthly supply orders | Proper receiving and storing of goods HACCP and hygiene control Preparation and planning for daily operations and food preparation Month/Year end stock takes in line with company policy and procedures Menu development, costing & design Plan systems to organise and manage all the kitchen staff efficiently Processing food orders and management of the service pass Attending managerial meetings as and when required Must be fully computer literate | Must have own transport Salary commensurate with experience.

Ensure that the production, preparation, and presentation of food are always of the highest quality. Ensure effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment. Taking care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the senior chefs to meet the standard and quality set by the Restaurant. Follows instructions and recommendations from immediate superiors to complete daily tasks. Coordinates daily tasks with the Sous Chef. Supervising Junior & Commis Chefs. Able to estimate the daily production needs and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food costs on an ongoing basis. Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation. Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards. Have excellent knowledge of menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controlling costs in a volume food business. Follows good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature. Operate and maintain all department equipment and reporting of malfunctioning. Establishing and maintaining effective inter-departmental working relationships. Set an example to others for personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty. Personally, responsible for hygiene, safety and correct use of equipment and utensils. Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline and to assist and encourage others in achieving this aim. Consults daily with Sous Chef and Executive chef on the daily requirements, functions and about any last-minute events. Guides and trains the subordinates daily to ensure high motivation and economical working environment. Should be able to set an example to others for personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty. Daily feedback collection and reporting of issues as they arise. Assess quality control and adhere to hotels service standards. Carry out any other duties as required by management. A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage. Job Reference #: CPT000540/MO