SUMMARY:
NOW RECRUITING - SOUS CHEF!
Fancourt is the finest Leisure and Golf Resort in South Africa.
We are situated in George, in the lovely Garden Route.
Please apply online if you meet the criteria for this role.
POSITION INFO:
We are now accepting applications for a Sous Chef in our flagship Italian restaurant. We are looking for someone who is obsessed with good food, and that will assist on the floor to manage and control our culinary areas within the F&B department, including Food Production, Food Service, Catering Event Planning and Back of House.
You will also have to provide a unique 5* product offering in all Hotel outlets and Restaurants in line with changing guest dining trends through continuous product development whilst maintaining cost effective food production standards and operational efficiencies.
The ideal candidate will have good leadership and interpersonal skills, can comfortably and engagingly communicate with colleagues, superiors and guests. The position requires that the candidate have a 3 year Chefs Diploma through an internationally recognised institution with at least 6 years’ experience in culinary of which 3 years as a Sous Chef in a 5* hotel or resort environment.
Michelin background & being classically trained as well as computer literacy on MS Office are essential; working knowledge on SAP and financial management awareness will be an advantage.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Keep abreast of trends in the culinary industry;
- Develop and analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour cost, and overhead costs;
- Design special product offerings to maximize usage of stock and to make use of slow moving stock;
- Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments to ensure efficient operation;
- Monitoring and controlling resources and assist in overseeing the spending of money;
- Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including training, coaching, mentoring, setting and monitoring performance standards and discipline;
- Ensure that SHEQ & FCS requirements for each kitchen division are met.
Adverse working conditions:
- Must be prepared to work weekends & Public holidays;
- Must be prepared to work shifts.
If you believe you have suitable experience and qualifications, please apply online.
Application Process:Closing date: 31 May 2024
Where to apply: You can apply online at
