Sous Chef

Job Description

Red Ember Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is seeking a passionate and skilled Sous Chef to join a dynamic kitchen team where creativity, quality, and excellence are at the heart of every culinary experience.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Manage kitchen shift operations, ensuring compliance with all Food & Beverage and company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Assist the Head Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• Maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene for all department members.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, for regular service or special guest requests / events.
• Develop, design, and create new dishes, applications, or decorative food presentations.
• Assist in determining food presentation and creating artistic displays.
• Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standards.
• Control costs by minimizing spoilage, waste, and ensuring portion control.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and report malfunctions.
• Lead shifts while preparing food items and executing requests to required specifications.
• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and coach team members.
• Communicate performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions.
• Identify developmental needs and provide coaching, mentoring, or training.
• Attend training sessions or courses beneficial to the role and department.
• Interact with guests to gather feedback and resolve complaints.
• Improve service by guiding and coaching team members to understand guest needs.
• Escalate issues to the department manager or HR as needed.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hotel facilities and answer guest and staff questions courteously.
• Follow fire prevention procedures and hotel evacuation plans.
• Train colleagues in safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Requirements

Matric certificate. Diploma in Professional Cookery. At least 3 years’ 5-star restaurant experience in a similar position. Strong written and verbal communication in English. Proficiency in MS Office.