Our client is seeking a talented and motivated professional to join their culinary team as a Sous Chef.<\/p>\n
Minimum skills and experience required:<\/p>\n
\tMatric<\/p>\n
Relevant qualifications<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tTrain, develop and motivate supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis
\n\tTeaches preparation according to well defined pre-existing recipes as well as develops and tests new recipes for the menus
\n\tDisplay exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management
\n\tShould be able to provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen
\n\tUnderstand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees’ absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps
\n\tProvides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
\n\tUtilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and drive the kitchen staff
\n\tShould advocate sound financial\/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and leads by example
\n\tProvides and supports service behaviours that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention
\n\tImproves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed
\n\tDelegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives
\n\tReviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
\n\tActively involved in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation
\n\tDetermines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
\n\tRecognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavour
\n\tEnsures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
\n\tFollows proper handling and right temperature of all food products
\n\tEnsures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and hotel standards
\n\tResponsible for the acquisition of needed goods and services
\n\tEnsure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meets the quality standards
\n\tEnsure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staffs
\n\tEnsures all kitchen employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications
\n\tEnsure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in the kitchen
\n\tInteracts with guests to obtain feedback on food quality, presentation and service levels
\n\tActively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints
\n\tMaintain quality levels of receiving, storage, production, and presentation of food
\n\tEnsure sufficient staffing levels are scheduled to accommodate business demands
\n\tFollows and enforces all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen and food servers
\n\tDiscuss daily food cost reports with key kitchen and F&B team members
\n\tReview weekly and monthly schedules to meet forecast and budget
\n\tIdentifies the developmental needs of kitchen staff and provide coaching, mentoring, and helping them to improve their knowledge or skills
\n\tTrains kitchen team on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations. Also interview and hire new applicants for kitchen
\n\tFrequently review finished products for quality and presentation before the orders are send to guests
\n\tAble to perform additional duties as requested by management as and when required
\n\tEnsures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to the operational Standard and Management Policy
\n\tOversee and manage stock on the JONAS system this would include inputting and processing stock takes
\n\tSourcing goods and services that adhere to the procurement policy and BBBEE requirements of the club
\n\tLoading and updating recipes onto Jonas, including all relevant data pertaining to pricing and menu options
\n\tTo perform any other reasonable task as requested by management<\/p>\n
Additionally:<\/p>\n
\tTo assist HR in putting together the training programs and protocols for the F&B staff as well as facilitate and implement
\n\tTo assist with special events as well as compiling of the events calendar and the marketing thereof
\n\tTo assist with aesthetics and decor: this would include the annual events hosted at the club as well as ensure seasonal d\u00e9cor requirements around the club to create an overall experience for our members, e.g Christmas, Easter, Diwali etc, as well as standard look and feel set up for the club in the members area and conferencing, in essence, creating a uniformed look and standard for all events
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go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
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