Junior Sous Chef

Cape Town - South Africa

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job description

Junior Sous Chef

We are looking for a confident JUNIOR SOUS CHEF to join the team at an awardwinning boutique finedining winefocused social establishment in Durbanville Cape Town.

As part of this unique communal dining experience you will

-take charge of kitchen operations

-lead the team and uphold the highest standards of food quality

-consistency and presentation.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment celebrated for exceptional food wine pairings and memorable guest experiences.

As ideal candidate you will have: Culinary qualification or equivalent experience (5 years in professional kitchens including leadership roles).

Solid; allround kitchen experience across hot cold and pastry sections. Strong skills in meat poultry seafood butchery and vegetable preparation.

Proven ability in menu planning food costing and wine pairing.

Serviceorientated mindset with confidence to converse with guests and suppliers.

Excellent communication skills (spoken and written English).

Leadership ability to train mentor and guide junior staff.

Experience in stock control ordering and maintaining accurate costings.

Commitment to health safety hygiene and sustainability standards.

Own reliable transport is essential

Calm; confident presence in a fastpaced kitchen with a show must go on mindset. Passion for food continuous learning and sharing knowledge with others. Duties and Responsibilities Support the Chef Patron and lead the kitchen in their absence.

Guide the team in daily kitchen operations ensuring consistency and quality across all sections.

Execute seasonal menus efficiently and to fine dining standards.

Oversee food preparation and presentation maintaining top quality and attention to detail.

Train; mentor and upskill junior staff reviewing performance and recommending training opportunities.

Uphold food hygiene health and safety standards at all times.

Manage stock control: ordering receiving storing and monitoring inventory.

Implement sustainable kitchen practices including composting recycling and waste reduction.

Engage with guests when required representing the kitchen professionally.

Contribute ideas to menu planning and wine pairing.

Maintain an organized kitchen and stores ensuring smooth operations

Required Skills:

REQUIREMENTS: Matric Culinary Diploma preferred Preferably /- 4 years previous experience in a senior chef role Work experience as a Sushi Chef or at an Asian restaurant Good knowledge of various sushi types and sushi-rolling techniques Own transport with valid drivers license Ability to work both fast and accurately Leadership and management skills Able to work in a team Basic computer skills (word excel outlook) Exceptional customer-service skills Excellent written & oral communication skills Strong organizational skills Attention to detail Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings public holidays weekends) Ability to work under pressure Creative problem-solving skills

Job descriptionJunior Sous Chef We are looking for a confident JUNIOR SOUS CHEF to join the team at an awardwinning boutique finedining winefocused social establishment in Durbanville Cape Town. As part of this unique communal dining experience you will -take charge of kitchen operations-lead the te...