Banqueting Sous Chef

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**Overview** This role is for a Banqueting Sous Chef at The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts. The position involves assisting the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with all food production across the restaurant, conferences, banqueting, room service, and other food outlets. The Sous Chef acts as Second-In-Charge in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef, taking responsibility for the kitchen's operation. The role is primarily focused on supervision, food production, and administration. **What you will do** * Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with all food production in the restaurant, conferences, banqueting, room service, and any other food outlets. * Develop and cost menus, handle orders, and develop recipes. * Maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards. * Assume the position of Second-In-Charge when the Executive Sous Chef is not present. * Take charge of the Kitchen and its operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef. * Perform duties related to supervision, food production, and administration. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric * Culinary Arts Diploma or similar * Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a 4/5-star hotel * Previous Restaurant experience advantageous * A’la Carte and Banqueting experience essential * Hands-on Problem-Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure * Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills * Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently * Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel * Honest and trustworthy beyond approach * Great attention to detail * Presentable/Professional appearance and well spoken * Team Player who leads by example * Proactive in approach * Interpersonal skills * Leadership skills and ability to delegate effectively * Think creatively * Apply professional, product or technical expertise **Who should apply** Candidates with a Matric certificate and a Culinary Arts Diploma or similar should apply. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Sous Chef in a 4/5-star hotel, with essential A’la Carte and Banqueting experience, and advantageous restaurant experience. They should possess a hands-on problem-solving approach, remain calm under pressure, and be customer service-driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills. The role requires someone capable of working both independently and as part of a team, communicating effectively with both staff and guests. Applicants should be honest, trustworthy, presentable, professional, well-spoken, and detail-oriented. A proactive team player who leads by example, demonstrates strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and can delegate effectively is sought. The successful candidate will also be able to think creatively and apply their professional, product, or technical expertise. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/banqueting-sous-chef-the-capital-hotels-apartments-resorts Source: myjobmag

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