Sous Chef Banqueting

Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Duties and Responsibility include but not limited:

  • Establish the working schedule with the Senior Chef(s) and organize the work in the kitchen so that everything works like a well-oiled machinery.
  • Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours
  • Attend required meetings
  • Help with preparation and standard management of all food and plating
  • The Sous Chef will ensure that portions are correct, and the food is plated in an agreed upon manner
  • Ensure smooth and timeous output from the kitchen during service hours
  • Ensure that all recipes are followed consistently
  • Work with the executive chef to produce diversified menus in accordance with the restaurants policy and vision.
  • Create tasting menus for clients interested in contracting the food for different events (wedding, banquets, corporate dinners, birthday parties, etc.) from their kitchen
  • Assisting with the purchasing and storage of food
  • Liaise with Front of House daily with regards to bookings, expected business and group/function requirements
  • Ensure the proper storage of Food items.
  • Keep accurate account of wastage , transfers , inter-companies, and all administration
  • Daily variances
  • Daily prep lists and stock level
  • Checking in invoices on arrival for quality and quantity
  • Make sure the hygiene and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation, starting with the ingredients, and ending with the finished dish which leaves the kitchen door
  • Make sure that the professional equipment is in good conditions and signal any malfunction before it affects the staff or the clients
  • Ensure Kitchen and Food storage areas are kept in a clean, organised, and hygienic state.
  • Ensure equipment is maintained in a safe, working condition
  • Date and labelling, and hygienically sealing all relevant perishables
  • Any other duties as required by the Head Chef
Qualifications:
  • Matric
  • Certificate in hospitality and / or culinary arts
  • Fluent in English & Afrikaans
  • Computer literate
  • Micros/SAP POS will be advantageous
  • 2 years in a similar role
Competencies:
  • Leadership skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Motivated
  • Team player
  • Financial acumen
  • organized
  • Ability to multi-task
  • innovative with problem solving skills

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1330094
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned