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Sous Chef

Full-time

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd

Minimum Requirements
  • Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, or Hospitality Management.
    - Minimum 5 years’ experience in a professional kitchen environment.
    - At least 2–3 years’ experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie, or similar supervisory role.
    - Previous experience in a luxury hotel, lodge, corporate catering environment, mining camp, resort, or high-end restaurant advantageous.
    - Experience preparing meals for executive guests, VIP functions, or corporate events advantageous.
    - Experience working in African hospitality environments will be beneficial.
 
Qualifications
  • Formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution.
    - Food Safety / HACCP certification advantageous.
    - First Aid certification advantageous.
 
Technical Skills
  • Strong culinary knowledge across various international cuisines.
    - Excellent food preparation and presentation skills.
    - Ability to produce high-quality meals consistently.
    - Knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene practices.
    - Understanding of stock control and food costing principles.
    - Ability to work with limited supervision and meet strict deadlines.
 
Core Competencies
  • Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
    - Excellent attention to detail.
    - High standards of food quality and presentation.
    - Strong organisational and time-management skills.
    - Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
    - Professional communication skills.
    - Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
 
Personal Attributes
  • Professional and well-presented.
    - Passionate about culinary excellence.
    - Reliable, disciplined, and hardworking.
    - Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
    - Discreet and trustworthy when working with senior executives.
    - Adaptable and culturally aware.
    - Positive attitude with a willingness to support and develop others.
 
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Consistent delivery of high-quality meals.
    - Executive and guest satisfaction levels.
    - Compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
    - Effective kitchen organisation and efficiency.
    - Food wastage and cost control.
    - Accuracy of stock management.
    - Successful delivery of corporate events and functions.
    - Team performance and development.
 
Working Conditions
  • Based at a mining operation in Zambia.
    - Responsible for corporate catering services for senior management, executives, and VIP guests.
    - May involve residential/live-in arrangements depending on site location.
    - Requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and special functions when required.
    - Fast-paced kitchen environment requiring high attention to detail and professionalism.
    - Must be comfortable working in a remote-site environment.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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