Junior Sous Chef – Luxury Wine Estate – George

George DOE

Western Cape

Exciting Opportunity: Junior Sous Chef

Discover a remarkable opportunity at a leisure, and lifestyle destination nestled in George, heart of the Garden Route.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Passionate about the culinary industry with a drive for excellence.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly, engaging demeanor.
Effective communication skills with colleagues, superiors, and guests.
Minimum Grade 12 qualification or equivalent NQF 4 certificate, with 6 months of formal chef’s training.
At least 5 years’ experience as Chef De Partie in a 4*/5* environment.
Experience in fine dining, food ordering, costing, and proficiency in MS Office are essential.
Chef’s Diploma, HACCP certification, and familiarity with SAP are advantageous.
Physical and mental fitness to perform job duties efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver top-quality food and engage with guests as needed.
Ensure outlets receive food as per requirements and assist in menu planning.
Monitor and maintain food costs within budget and manage portion sizes.
Manage staff performance, training, motivation, and disciplinary actions.
Maintain par stock levels, conduct daily ordering, and perform food and equipment counts.
Foster interdepartmental communication to anticipate and ensure guest satisfaction.

If you believe you possess suitable experience and qualifications, please apply with your CV and references