Sous Chef
Full-time
Karen Tupper Recruitment
Key Accountabilities
- Assist the Senior Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations and lead the team when needed.
- Train and mentor Senior Sous chefs, Chef de parties, Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs, and Trainees in techniques, equipment, and dish preparation.
- Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and quality standards.
- Supervise a kitchen station, ensuring readiness and smooth service.
- Ensure food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards are followed.
- Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
- Manage and control stock within the section, ensuring sufficient supplies are available.
- Communicate effectively with the sous chef, head chef, and front-of-house staff to coordinate timing and order execution.
- Matric required and a culinary or recognised qualification from a South African or International Educational Institution (advantageous) NQF Level 4-5
- Chef apprenticeship
- At least 2-3years’ experience in a similar role in a busy, up-market establishment.
- Flexible to work shifts in multiple sections
- Proficient use of kitchen technology
- Satisfactory criminal record, subject to assessment of the nature, severity, relevance, and recency of any offence.
Vacancy posted 8 hours ago
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