Sous Chef - Popular Restaurant - George

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and qualified Sous Chef to join a popular Restaurant based in George.

Attributes/Qualities:

• Enthusiastic about self-development and embracing opportunities to improve skills & knowledge.
• Building a long and rewarding career as a Sous Chef, with the potential to progress to a role as a Head Chef if desired.
• A reliable, quick-thinking, and creative person.

Responsibilities:

• Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks to the Junior kitchen team members.
• Cooking and preparing high-quality dishes in accordance with the company's standard recipes.
• Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes, and develop dishes in accordance with the Company owner's approval.
• Supervising all kitchen stations and daily setups in accordance with the Company's kitchen standards.
• Supervising, motivating, and working closely with all other Chefs of all levels.
• Ensuring health and safety in accordance with the company's set requirements and training courses provided.
• Being responsible for food hygiene practices and assisting the Head Chef with monthly audits.
• Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created as per the set recipe specifications approved by the Company owners.
• Assisting with determining food inventory (stock) needs, stocking, and ordering with the approval of the Head Chef.

Job Specification:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Competent level of English spoken and written.
• Reports directly to the Head Chef.

Skills and Qualities: In addition to the specific responsibilities, all good Sous Chefs should possess:

• Good knowledge of all sections.
• Ability to produce good quality food.
• Good oral communication.
• Team management skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Good level of numeracy.
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you.
• Adaptability to change and a willingness to embrace new ideas and processes within the company.
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work, ensuring that all our guests receive the very best standards at all times.
• Positive and approachable manner.
• Team player qualities.

How to Apply: If you meet the requirements and are excited about the prospect of contributing to our clients culinary excellence, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to apply below .