SUMMARY:
Sous Chef – 5-Star Luxury Lodge Experience
POSITION INFO:
Employer Description
A 5-star Luxury Lodge part of a Premium Hospitality group located in the Limpopo province.
Job Description
Our client is seeking a talented Sous Chef who has a minimum of 3 years of formal culinary experience at a similar sized lodge kitchen (would be advantageous) or at a busy restaurant or hotel. The successful candidate must have proven experience as a pastry chef with a strong background in a leadership or supervisory role would be advantageous and demonstrated creativity in developing and executing pastry menus.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading & managing kitchen and pastry department, ensuring high standards of quality, taste and presentation.
- Excellent and regular communication with the guests at any time. Guests must be checked by either the Exec Chef and or Sous Chef
- Develop & execute new menu ideas that align with our culinary vision.
- Collaborate with the executive chef and kitchen staff to maintain seamless kitchen operation
- Oversee the ordering and inventory management of ingredients to ensure freshness and availability.
- Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.
- Stand in the role of head chef when needed.
- Assist with stock management and stock takes
Qualifications
Formal culinary qualification is essential.
Skills
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Excellent & Regular Communication with:
- All Chefs, Executive Chef, Heads of Departments, General Manager, Regional Chef Trainer & Suppliers
- Knowledge of current food trends and a commitment to staying updated on industry developments.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Must have a genuine interest in people and satisfaction.
- The ability to share information and to upskill, teach and inspire others
Benefits
This is a permanent live-in position, the Private Game Reserve. Transport to/from leave cycles is the successful candidate’s own responsibility however the employer does provide schedules for staff transport which can be discussed.
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