Senior Sous Chef

apartmentImforce Recruitment placePort Elizabeth calendar_month 
Minimum criteria required:
  • Diploma or other formal qualification in Culinary Arts
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior culinary role within a 5-star lodge or hospitality environment
  • Proven leadership experience managing kitchen brigades
  • 21/7 working cycle
Key Performance Areas of this position include:
  • Stay up to date with changes in industry standards, policies, and best practices
  • Run daily kitchen shifts and conduct pre-shift briefings in collaboration with front- and
back-of-house teams
  • Manage guest interactions relating to menu requests, dietary requirements, and special
occasions, ensuring clear and timely communication with the Lodge team
  • Ensure all food prepared and served meets the hotels quality, presentation, and service
standards
  • Adhere to and enforce standardized recipes, portion control, and plating standards across
the kitchen brigade
  • Maintain an organised system for cyclical menus, recipes, and kitchen documentation
  • Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring all records and administrative duties are
completed accurately and timeously
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, security, and health & safety legislation
and internal policies
  • Monitor, manage, and motivate kitchen staff during preparation and service
  • Assist with stock control, ordering, food costing, and wastage management
  • Support all kitchen sections to ensure seamless service delivery and an exceptional,
personalised guest dining experience
  • Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs to maintain high performance and consistency
Competencies required:
  • Excellent spoken and written English comprehension
  • Working knowledge of GAAP POS and Microsoft Office (particularly office)
  • Strong understanding of food costing, stock control, and wastage management
  • Professional conduct with reliable and responsible personal habits
  • Strong leadership ability with the capacity to perform under pressure
  • Valid driver''s license
  • Sound knowledge of Food & Beverage service principles
  • Experience within a game reserve or lodge environment will be advantageous.
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