Overview
Sous Chef Jobs in Sandton, South Africa at Feedem Recruitment
Job Advert Summary
We are recruiting for a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen staff and ensure the quality of food is maintained. The Sous Chef will be responsible for completing a variety of creative, organizational, andleadershiptasks to ensure the kitchen runs optimally and clients’ meals are satisfactory.
Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5,000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs, and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.
We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. We customize our catering and services according to their needs. Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.
We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley, and Bloemfontein.
Minimum Requirements
Skills and Competencies
Demonstrateleadership,innovation& commitment
Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
Interpersonal andcommunication skills(verbal and written)
Strong financial/business acumen and understanding of food cost and labour efficiencies
Computer literate
Organizing and planning skills
Team player that is production-driven
Knowledge-sharing culture – able and willing to dohands-onskills training at units
Great time-keeping and excellent food skills
Strong in functions
Relationship building – network and keep a good line ofcommunicationopen with clients
Strong client and customer service skills (customer-centric)
Disciplinary procedures knowledge / Basic HR & IR
Attention to detailwith general admin and management skills
Qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent in the food industry
Minimum matric
Minimum of 3 years’ management and professional cookery experience – Essential
Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience as a Sous Chef
Must have a reliable vehicle and driver’s license
Training background
Fine dining upmarketrestaurant experience
Duties and Responsibilities
All aspects of purchasing, food preparation & presentation.
Deputize in the CM’s absence if necessary.
Promote theprofessional growthand development of the culinary team.
Ensure that all staff are familiar with the day’s requirements.
Give and take culinary direction in a positive andimpactfulmanner.
Responsible for running the kitchen operation as well as having a passionate interest in the business beyond the kitchen doors.
Make sure that the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.
Produce menus which demonstrate flair, imagination, and an upmarket awareness that meets customer needs and VIP function preferences.
Oversee and develop the organization of food preparation and production according to the demands of the business units whilst maintaining the Feedem company standard.
Ensure that all statutory, as well as company hygiene regulations, are being strictly adhered to while working towards improving systems and processes.
Responsible for food budgets and to achieve their requirements withrespectto average spend, profit percentages, and expenses.
To ensure that all maintenance problems are timeously …
Title: Sous Chef
Company: Feedem Recruitment
Location: Sandton, South Africa
Category: Restaurant/Food Service, Management
