SMI 14791 - Junior Sous / Sous Chefs urgently Needed – Luxury Game Reserves in KwaZulu Natal

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

SMI 14791 - Junior S..

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Location:

Zululand, South Africa

Salary:

R12 000 – R15 000 basic salary per month commensurate with experience

SUMMARY:
SMI 14791 - Junior Sous / Sous Chefs urgently Needed – Luxury Game Reserves in KwaZulu Natal

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

5-Star Game Reserves located in the Zululand and Northern KwaZulu Natal

Job Description

Our clients are looking for the Head Chef’s second in command/Assistant, responsible for planning and managing food preparation in the kitchen. Perform a variety of duties including but not limited to planning menus, assisting in training new kitchen staff and recording stock.

You will be responsible for:

Helping in the preparation and design of all food and drink menus
Producing high-quality plates both design and taste-wise
Ensuring that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
Filling in for the Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
Assisting in Managing and training kitchen staff, establishing working schedule and assessing staff’s performance
Ordering supplies to stock inventory appropriately
Complying with and enforcing sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and guests
Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating, and assist in training junior cook
Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
Maintaining an excellent record of kitchen and staff management

Qualifications

Matric
Culinary/Food preparation qualifications

Skills

The successful candidate must have:

Minimum 3 years working experience as a Sous Chef
5-star game lodge fine dining experience
Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
Familiar with the industry’s best practices
Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Knowledge of kitchen/restaurant regulations
Leadership ability
Positivity
Ability to work under pressure
Self-motivated
Creative
Problems-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Expectational customer-service skills

Benefits

Single accommodation and meals on duty

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