Job Description

We are recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the day to day running of the kitchen, managing kitchen staff, menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring high quality and standards of food presentation. The Sous Chef will also be responsible for maintaining hygiene, health, and safety standards in the kitchen.As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people the heart of Tsebo is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients needs. to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.
Duties & Responsibilities

• All aspects of purchasing, food preparation & presentation.
• Deputize in the CMs absence if necessary.
• Promote the professional growth and development of the culinary team.
• Ensure that all staff are familiar with the day's requirements.
• Give and take culinary direction in a positive and impactful manner.
• Responsible for running the kitchen operation.
• Make sure that the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.
• Produce menus which demonstrate flair, imagination and an upmarket awareness.
• Overseeing and developing the organization of food preparation and production.
• Ensure that all statutory, as well as company hygiene regulations are adhered to.
• Responsible for food budgets and to achieve their requirements.
• To ensure that all maintenance problems are timeously reported and followed up.
• Guarantee that all communications between service areas and kitchen run smoothly.
• To ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality.
• To attend seminars and training courses as and when directed.
• To further your own knowledge of management methods and principles
• Stay abreast with food trends as well as best practices.

• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer literate Organising and planning skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team Player
• Knowledge sharing culture - able & willing to do training at units
• Excellent food skills
• Strong in functions
• Ability to network and keep a good line of communication open with clients
• Strong client and customer service skills
• Disciplinary procedures knowledge
• Attention to Detail
• Cleanliness
• Creative Flair
• Multitasking
• Culinary expertise

• Matric certificate
• Culinary qualification/diploma
• Must have 2-3 years experience in a similar position

Tsebo Solutions Group