Sous Chef- Hoedspruit

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Overview This role is for a Senior Sous Chef at a Luxury Lodge in Hoedspruit, offered through HotelJobs. The position is within the hospitality and outdoor sector. The Senior Sous Chef provides essential service to the kitchen department, managing it under the Head Chef and assuming full responsibility in the Head Chef's absence. The primary objective is to supervise the kitchen, ensuring food quality is consistently produced in a hygienic environment. What you will do * Coordinate the kitchen team to produce menus and food items with attention to detail and high standards of presentation. * Compile and implement menus. * Order stock and roster staff. * Exercise portion control according to the number of guests dining and manage stock rotation for mise-en-place preparation. * Ensure all kitchen equipment is cared for, minimizing breakages, and report any equipment maintenance issues to the Head Chef immediately. * Continuously foster the growth of junior kitchen staff and yourself in terms of kitchen knowledge and skills, discussing training requirements with the Head Chef. * Implement and adhere to health and hygiene standards, and participate in the recycling process. * Provide a comprehensive handover to the next shift, detailing all responsibilities and guest requests. * Manage the kitchen operations under the Head Chef, taking complete responsibility in their absence. * Supervise the kitchen to ensure the quality of food is produced in a hygienic environment. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Essential:** 3 years previous Sous Chef or Head Chef experience in a 4/5-star Lodge environment. * **Beneficial:** Cooking and Hygiene qualifications. * Knowledgeable of all dietary requirements. * Good knowledge of creating, implementing, and maintaining written control documents and training manuals. * Good knowledge and understanding of stock procedures and control. * Good knowledge of planning, budgeting, and departmental administration. Who should apply This role is suited for experienced Sous or Head Chefs with a minimum of 3 years in a 4/5-star luxury lodge setting. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership in kitchen coordination, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene. They should be proficient in menu compilation, stock and staff management, and possess good administrative skills including planning, budgeting, and maintaining control documents. A commitment to continuous professional development and the growth of junior kitchen staff is also expected. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/hoedspruit/sous-chef-hoedspruit-id-7610678 Source: jobmail

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