Kendrick Recruitment, on behalf of our esteemed client, is seeking a talented Senior/Sous Chef to join a dynamic team at a prestigious location in the Cape Winelands. This role involves working alongside the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, ensuring top-notch food quality and freshness.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership: Manage and lead kitchen staff in the absence of the Head Chef.
Guidance: Mentor junior kitchen staff in line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
Organisation: Oversee kitchen stock and ingredients, ensuring quality assurance and proper food rotation.
Preparation: Keep cooking stations stocked during peak hours.
Training: Train and assess staff on the job.
Management: Handle food and product ordering, minimise waste, and manage budgetary concerns.
Supervision: Ensure all food preparation and presentation meet quality and restaurant standards.
Collaboration: Assist the Head Chef in maintaining kitchen organisation and creating menus.
Health and Safety: Monitor and maintain health and safety standards.
Staff Management: Maintain staff and leave rosters.
Quality Control: Ensure each dish leaving the kitchen meets quality, quantity, and presentation standards.
Requirements:
Education: Culinary Diploma.
Experience: Approximately 4 years in a senior chef role.
Transport: Own transport with a valid driver’s license.
Skills: Leadership, teamwork, basic computer skills, exceptional customer service, excellent communication, strong organisation, attention to detail.
Availability: Able to work evenings, public holidays, and weekends.
This is an incredible opportunity to work at a premier location dedicated to excellence in every aspect. If you are passionate about culinary artistry and eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
Apply Today! Submit your CV and cover letter to Kendrick Recruitment. Let’s take your culinary career to the next level!
