Exec Sous Chef - Luxury Lodge Pilanesburg
Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa · Permanent · Food & Beverage
Exec Sous Chef role and Responsibility Be the number 2 in the kitchen at a large lodge with conference facilities, be comfortable with taking direction and managing a team of around 36 people. Requirements: · A Minimum of 3 Years work experience in a 4 or 5 Star environment as Senior or Executive Sous Chef · Computer Literate – Windows, Word, Excel knowledge essential · Excellent Guest Relations & Motivational Skills, they want someone who is comfortable on the floor and in the kitchen · Excellent planning Skills · Strong Leadership skills and able to lead a dedicated team efficiently · Excellent Menu planning Skills · Strong organizational Skills · Able to maintain 4 Star Standards · Excellent Communication Skills · Able to work shifts and/or work additional shifts and hours at short notice · Work well under pressure · Sound knowledge of Industrial Relations Procedure · Good decision-making Skills · Excellent inter- personal skills · Good knowledge of Hygiene and Food safety protocols Qualifications: · Minimum Grade 12 at a recognized Institution · Chef’s Qualification or Diploma Key Areas of Responsibility: · Daily running of a 4 Star Kitchen in its entirety on a day to day and monthly Basis · Placing and receiving orders staying in line with budgeted figures · Regular stock counts, checks on wastage in order to maintain Food Cost · Maintaining Guest Satisfaction of all Food items · Hands –on planning and Organization of Kitchen · Assisting with implementation of new menu’s and costing thereof · Assist with cross training within the Kitchen · Be familiar with Health and Safety procedures · Be familiar with food safety and Hygiene standards · Ensure all operating equipment is properly utilized by correct handling and storage and regular Stock counts to minimize losses · Responsible to operate within Policies and Procedures as set out in the operating Manual The role also requires strong operational and financial awareness, ensuring that purchasing, stock control, and cost management are carefully monitored while maintaining exceptional quality and consistency. The ideal candidate will be innovative, organised, and passionate about delivering memorable dining experiences while helping to build and strengthen the reputation of this resort. ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE ! South African Nationals will only be considred. Correspondence will be limited to suitable candidates only, therefore if you do not receive a response within 7 working days, accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please forward a comprehensive and UPDATED cv (starting with current position) with a head & shoulders photo. No online or telephonic interviews will be given and candidates must be able to attend an interview in person. Open to South African citizens only. Salary non negotiable as advertised.