Job Description<\/p>\n
Join Our Culinary Dream Team as a Sous Chef!<\/p>\n
\tAre you a passionate and innovative chef ready to take your culinary career to the next level? We\u2019re looking for a\u00a0dynamic Sous Chef\u00a0to bring creativity, leadership, and flair to our kitchen!
\n\tAs the right-hand to the Executive Chef, you\u2019ll be at the heart of menu innovation, crafting exceptional dining experiences while managing food preparation with precision. Your role will involve\u00a0leading kitchen teams, training rising talent, overseeing inventory, and ensuring flawless execution\u00a0in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
\n\tThis is your opportunity to\u00a0showcase your creativity, refine your leadership skills, and make a lasting impact\u00a0in a professional kitchen where passion meets excellence. If you thrive under pressure, love experimenting with flavours, and are ready to take charge\u2014we want you on our team!<\/p>\n
Required minimum education and work experience.<\/p>\n
\tMatric qualification is preferable.
\n\t3 \u2013 5 years proven experience as Sous Chef and experience in fine dining\u00a0
\n\tDegree in Culinary science or related certificate\/ diploma
\n\t1-3 years Previous people leadership experience in a commercial catering environment
\n\tExperience in compiling function manuals and costings
\n\tOwn transport<\/p>\n
Key Performance Areas:<\/p>\n
Management of Food Preparation and Presentation<\/p>\n
\tDirects food preparation in collaboration with the Executive Chef
\n\tTaking responsibility for more technical elements of cuisine.
\n\tProvides quality plates and meals, including in both design and taste
\n\tResponsible for the smooth running of the entire kitchen department
\n\tDeveloping unique and appropriate menus with new or existing creations ensuring a variety and quality of the servings
\n\tTimeous production of quality food at optimal cost under hygienic conditions
\n\tAssisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
\n\tEnsuring proper portion control is always managed
\n\tSupervising all food preparation daily<\/p>\n
Management of Kitchen<\/p>\n
\tSupporting the head chef or executive chef in the general running of the kitchen.
\n\tManaging the kitchen staff, including setting the rota, and handling disciplinary and HR issues in the absence of the head chef.
\n\tBeing the voice of the kitchen when communicating with servers
\n\tMaintaining the kitchen and all surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health regulations
\n\tEnsure kitchen equipment is maintained and functioning
\n\tEnsure staff have required utensils
\n\tEnsure all kitchen staff is wearing the correct uniform<\/p>\n
Inventory and Costing Management<\/p>\n
\tIdentify ways to reduce spoilage of infrequently used items.
\n\tAssists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
\n\tMonitoring inventory and only purchasing supplies and food from approved suppliers together with office administrator and head chef
\n\tEnsure stock levels are sufficient and new stock is ordered timeously following company procedure and providing relevant reports thereof.<\/p>\n
Leadership<\/p>\n
\tAssume the role as Head Chef and or Executive Chef in his or her absence
\n\tEnsure respectful communications with customers and suppliers when handling queries
\n\tEnsure good relationships and teamwork is maintained with staff and provide assistance to resolve queries
\n\tEnsure good relationships exist with suppliers, customers, intercompany departments and related parties
\n\tUnder supervision of Head Chef, lead a team of chefs in cooking and preparing meals, including checking food quality and overseeing cooking techniques.<\/p>\n
Human Capital Management<\/p>\n
\tConduct bi-annual performance reviews with staff members under your supervision
\n\tEnsure staff morale is maintained and improved over time
\n\tIdentify, support and raise staff training needs
\n\tExecute staff disciplinary processes as per Company policy
\n\tDetermine required staff compliment per shift to meet the demands of the business together with the admin department.<\/p>\n
Occupational Health and Safety<\/p>\n
\tResponsible to enforce the Company\u2019s OH&S policies and procedures daily
\n\tEnsure staff is trained in all OH&S aspects and adhere to the requirements
\n\tIdentify risk areas to ensure all OH&S regulations are adhered to
\n\tCompleting food hygiene documents to comply with the law and writing environmental health reports when necessary.<\/p>\n
Closing Date\u00a031 May 2026<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.empactgroup.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
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