Experienced Sous Chef - Upmarket Estate near Franschhoek

Franschhoek, Western Cape

Posted 23 days ago


Company:: Pick Me Recruitment
Company Description:: Established in 2018, a specialist recruitment agency, based in the Western Cape. Over 20 year’s experience and clear understanding of service excellence, industry passion, business growth and staff retention. Committed to recruiting and placing talent in top Hospitality and Culinary positions within the Food and Beverage sectors.
Contract Type:: Full Time
Experience Required:: 3 to 4 years
Education Level:: Bachelor
Gender:: Any
Number of vacancies:: 1

Job Description

EXPERIENCED SOUS CHEF (Upmarket Estate near Franschhoek)
-High Priority-

Strong Sous Chef required to form part of a dynamic team of a vibrant Bistro on an Upmarket Estate near Franschhoek. The perfect individual is someone with a strong culinary skills, experienced in hot section, with a love for food, experience in running and managing a busy Restaurant, experienced in Banqueting operations, quality driven, a leader, stable and able to perform under pressure.

Own transport essential and willing to work flexible hours. To be well spoken, fluent in English and to have a sound knowledge of best cooking and kitchen practices.

Minimum Requirements and Key Responsibilities
• A formal Culinary Education
• Minimum of 3 years‘ experience as Sous Chef level with strong culinary and banqueting background
• Assist with menu planning and costing recipes, food consumption, strict stock controls, stock management, stock movement, rotation and ordering and supplier liaison
• Excellent control of food cost, wastage and kitchen preparation
• Ongoing staff training and development
• Ensuring the team has high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport a pre-requisite
• Computer literate
Remuneration: R22 000 – R26 000 Basic (dependant on experience and qualification)