Sous Chef
Emploi Afrique du Sud
Titre du poste : Sous Chef
Entreprise : HR Genie
Description du poste : 10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate is a premier luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of Houghton Estate, Johannesburg. Our hotel offers luxurious accommodation, gourmet cuisine, state-of-the-art conference facilities, and warm South African hospitality in our lush, landscaped gardens.Dream Hotels & Resorts strives to uphold our 8 core values:
- Reliability and accountability
- Empathy and collaboration
- Sustainability in environmental, financial, and social aspects
- Humanity, trust, dynamism, excellence, and joy
We celebrate diversity, prioritise integrity, embrace creativity, pursue quality, and foster a joyful work environment. These values guide our decision-making and operational standards on a daily basis.Job Overview:We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hotel Sous Chef to join our culinary team. In this role, you will work closely with our Executive Chef to oversee the day-to-day kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure the quality and consistency of food production in all dining outlets within the hotel.Key Responsibilities:
- Kitchen Management: Assist the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation.
- Staff Supervision: Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff, including chefs de partie, line cooks, and kitchen assistants.
- Menu Planning and Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning, recipe development, and creating daily specials.
- Food Safety and Sanitation: Ensure compliance with food safety standards, sanitation regulations, and hygiene practises.
- Inventory and Cost Control: Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and minimising food wastage.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients, dishes, and final plating to ensure consistency and adherence to culinary standards.
- Collaboration with Culinary Team: Work closely with other members of the culinary team to coordinate food preparation, timing, and presentation during service times.
- Customer Service: Ensure guest satisfaction by delivering high-quality, well-presented dishes that meet or exceed expectations.
- Problem Solving: Think quickly and troubleshoot issues that arise in the kitchen, making decisions under pressure.
- Leadership and Mentoring: Serve as a leader and mentor to kitchen staff, guiding them in culinary techniques, teamwork, and professional development.
Experience:
- A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar senior position in a 4-star environment.
- A proven track record in kitchens, food development, and people management.
- Proficiency in various computer software programmes (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS).
- A culinary science or related certificate.
- Familiarity with the latest cooking trends and best practises.
- The ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
- Excellent delegation and communication skills.
- Up-to-date knowledge of food and beverage trends and best practises.
- The ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets.
- A guest-oriented and service-minded attitude.
- A culinary school diploma or degree in food service management or a related field.
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Localisation : Johannesburg, Gauteng
Date du poste : Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:05:41 GMT
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