Sous Chef- Worcester

Sun International

Location
Worcester, Western Cape
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** Sun International is seeking a Sous Chef to join their Food & Beverage team in Worcester. This role is responsible for the daily management of the food production operation and culinary team within a specific outlet. The primary objectives are to deliver quality culinary products, maximize revenue through efficient operations and productivity, and manage equipment and stock according to company standards. **What you will do** * Collaborate with the Executive Sous Chef to develop outlet objectives and deliverables in line with the culinary strategy. * Facilitate the communication and implementation of culinary deliverables for the outlet. * Provide clear delegation of authority and accountability for deliverables. * Manage and allocate people and operational resources. * Communicate plans related to promotions and strategies to relevant staff and stakeholders within the unit. * Align plans with EE, SD, and procurement transformation strategies to contribute towards BBBEE targets for the property. * Implement staff scheduling and duty allocations to ensure coverage. * Handle shift briefings, handovers, and shift reports. * Manage the preparation of mise-en-place. * Complete opening and closing checklists. * Interact and be present on the floor during service to ensure food quality and presentation meet standards. * Address any special requests, special requirements, recommendations, concerns, and resolve complaints or issues experienced during service. * Manage staff appearance and the appearance/functioning of kitchen equipment and systems for the outlet. * Report and resolve any issues experienced. * Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen before, during, and after service. * Stay updated with food products, trends, and cooking methodologies required to deliver menus. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education:** * 3-Year Culinary Diploma or equivalent National Culinary Qualification at a Diploma level. * Membership with South African Chef’s Association and other relevant culinary accreditation. * **Experience:** * 5-6 years’ experience and track record in a similarly graded hotel/restaurant kitchen environment. * At least 2 years’ experience must have been as a chef de partie. * **Skills and Knowledge:** * **Behavioural:** Deep customer and market understanding, Responsive to customer feedback, Demonstrate end-to-end ownership for resolving customer problems, Accountability, Continuous improvement, Transparency, Collaborative and a team player, Clear communicator, Takes ownership. * **Technical:** Food Costing, Culinary Product Knowledge, Kitchen Operational Management, Labour legislation, Environmental and sustainability standards, Proficient Computer skills, Coaching, Menu engineering, Cooking methodology. **Who should apply** An experienced and qualified culinary professional with a strong background in hotel or restaurant kitchens. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a culinary team, ensuring high-quality food production, and managing kitchen operations efficiently. They should possess a deep understanding of customer needs, be proactive in problem-solving, accountable, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement and adherence to company and industry standards. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sous-chef-worcester-sun-international Source: myjobmag

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Job description

Job Purpose * Sun International is looking for a Sous Chef to join our Food & Beverage team. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day delivery of the food production operation and culinary team within a specific outlet with the objectives of delivering quality culinary products, maximising revenue through controlling operational efficiencies and productivities, operating equipment and stock, in line with Company standards Key Performance Areas * In collaboration with the Executive Sous Chef, develop outlet objectives and deliverables in line with the culinary strategy * Facilitate the communication and implementation of culinary deliverables for the outlet * Provide clear delegation of authority and accountability for deliverables * Manage and allocate people and operational resources * Communicate plans relative to promotions and strategies to relevant staff and stakeholders within the unit * Align plans with EE, SD and procurement transformation strategies which contribute towards BBBEE targets being achieved for the property * Put in place staff scheduling and duty allocations to ensure coverage * Handle shift briefings / handovers / shift reports * Manage the preparation of mise-en-place * Complete opening and closing checklists * Interact and be present on the floor during service to ensure food quality and presentation in line with standards * Handle any special requests, special requirements, recommendations, concerns, resolution of complaints, issues experienced during service etc. * Manage staff appearance and kitchen appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems for the outlet * Report and resolve any issues experienced * Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen before, during and after service * Keep up to date with regards food products, trends and cooking methodologies required to deliver menus Job Requirements Education * 3 -Year Culinary Diploma or equivalent National Culinary Qualification at a Diploma level * Membership with South African Chef’s Association and other relevant culinary accreditation Experience * 5-6 years’ experience and track record in a similarly graded hotel / restaurant kitchen environment of which at least 2 years’ experience must have been as a chef de partie Skills and Knowledge Behavioural: * Deep customer and market understanding * Responsive to customer feedback * Demonstrate end‑to‑end ownership for resolving customer problems * Accountability * Continuous improvement * Transparency * Collaborative and a team player * Clear communicator * Takes ownership Technical: * Food Costing * Culinary Product Knowledge * Kitchen Operational Management * Labour legislation * Environmental and sustainability standards * Proficient Computer skills * Coaching * Menu engineering * Cooking methodology

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