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With over 30 years of experience in South Africa and a range of seasoned professionals, Empact Group is a partner that you can count on. We specialise in providing quality food services and support solutions in catering, cleaning, hygiene and Integrated Pest Management Solutions. Empact Group aim… read mores to create a positive impact with our expertise that is as vast and varied as the needs of our clients. Our teams put all of their knowledge and experience into delivering professional bespoke solutions whilst providing services of the highest standard. We give you absolute quality every-single-time. We design and implement innovative service solutions to ensure that our clients can concentrate on their core business, knowing that all other activities are being managed in the safest and most cost-efficient manner. This is all underpinned by an intrinsic Health and Safety culture which has been honoured and developed by working with some of the worlds most demanding clients, including oil and energy companies in remote or difficult environments. We envision ourselves to be the African market leader in contract food and support services. We pride ourselves on doing our job so that you can do yours better. 22 Milkyway Ave, Frankenwald, Sandton, 2090
Job Description
Join Our Culinary Dream Team as a Sous Chef!
Are you a passionate and innovative chef ready to take your culinary career to the next level? We’re looking for a dynamic Sous Chef to bring creativity, leadership, and flair to our kitchen!
As the right-hand to the Executive Chef, you’ll be at the heart of menu innovation, crafting exceptional dining experiences while managing food preparation with precision. Your role will involve leading kitchen teams, training rising talent, overseeing inventory, and ensuring flawless execution in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
This is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, refine your leadership skills, and make a lasting impact in a professional kitchen where passion meets excellence. If you thrive under pressure, love experimenting with flavours, and are ready to take charge—we want you on our team!
Required minimum education and work experience.
Matric qualification is preferable.
3 – 5 years proven experience as Sous Chef and experience in fine dining
Degree in Culinary science or related certificate/ diploma
1-3 years Previous people leadership experience in a commercial catering environment
Experience in compiling function manuals and costings
Own transport
Key Performance Areas:
Management of Food Preparation and Presentation
Directs food preparation in collaboration with the Executive Chef
Taking responsibility for more technical elements of cuisine.
Provides quality plates and meals, including in both design and taste
Responsible for the smooth running of the entire kitchen department
Developing unique and appropriate menus with new or existing creations ensuring a variety and quality of the servings
Timeous production of quality food at optimal cost under hygienic conditions
Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
Ensuring proper portion control is always managed
Supervising all food preparation daily
Management of Kitchen
Supporting the head chef or executive chef in the general running of the kitchen.
Managing the kitchen staff, including setting the rota, and handling disciplinary and HR issues in the absence of the head chef.
Being the voice of the kitchen when communicating with servers
Maintaining the kitchen and all surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health regulations
Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and functioning
Ensure staff have required utensils
Ensure all kitchen staff is wearing the correct uniform
Inventory and Costing Management
Identify ways to reduce spoilage of infrequently used items.
Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
Monitoring inventory and only purchasing supplies and food from approved suppliers together with office administrator and head chef
Ensure stock levels are sufficient and new stock is ordered timeously following company procedure and providing relevant reports thereof.
Leadership
Assume the role as Head Chef and or Executive Chef in his or her absence
Ensure respectful communications with customers and suppliers when handling queries
Ensure good relationships and teamwork is maintained with staff and provide assistance to resolve queries
Ensure good relationships exist with suppliers, customers, intercompany departments and related parties
Under supervision of Head Chef, lead a team of chefs in cooking and preparing meals, including checking food quality and overseeing cooking techniques.
Human Capital Management
Conduct bi-annual performance reviews with staff members under your supervision
Ensure staff morale is maintained and improved over time
Identify, support and raise staff training needs
Execute staff disciplinary processes as per Company policy
Determine required staff compliment per shift to meet the demands of the business together with the admin department.
Occupational Health and Safety
Responsible to enforce the Company’s OH&S policies and procedures daily
Ensure staff is trained in all OH&S aspects and adhere to the requirements
Identify risk areas to ensure all OH&S regulations are adhered to
Completing food hygiene documents to comply with the law and writing environmental health reports when necessary.
Closing Date 31 May 2026
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