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Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Scholtz Partners InternationalPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Sous Chef - French Cuisine Specialist

Our client is seeking an experienced Sous Chef with fine dining expertise to join their culinary team in Pretoria!

What we offer :

  • Market-related salary
  • Location : Pretoria
  • Opportunity to showcase French cuisine expertise
  • Fine dining environment
  • Leadership role with growth potential

Essential Qualifications :

  • Culinary degree
  • Proven experience as Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or equivalent leadership role
  • High-volume or fine-dining kitchen experience
  • Fine dining experience with French Cuisine ESSENTIAL
  • Advanced knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
  • Food safety protocols expertise
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
  • Inventory management, ordering, and kitchen budgeting experience
  • What You'll Do :

  • Lead and supervise kitchen staff for smooth and efficient service
  • Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation
  • Support scheduling, training, and performance management of kitchen team
  • Monitor portion control, reduce waste, and optimise food costs
  • Inventory control and cost management
  • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
  • Manage kitchen operations in Kitchen Manager’s absence
  • Foster collaborative, respectful, and motivated kitchen culture
  • Ideal Candidate :

  • French cuisine specialist with fine dining background
  • Passionate about culinary excellence
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Thrives in high-pressure kitchen environments
  • Creative approach to menu execution
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