Senior Sous Chef

Our client in the Hospitality industry, based in Paterson has a position available for a Senior Sous Chef.

Minimum required:

• Diploma or other formal qualification in Culinary Arts.
• At least 5 years’ experience at a 5-star Lodge/Hotel in a culinary leadership role.
• Hold a current food handler health card or HACCP/Food Safety certificate.

Competencies required:

• Be able to speak and understand English.
• Knowledge of GAAP, POS, and Ms Excel.
• Good knowledge of food costing and wastage control.
• Sober habits.
• Strong ability to lead a team and work under high levels of pressure.
• Driver’s license.
• Good knowledge of F&B Service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Run shifts and conduct pre-shift briefings between front and back of house.
• Manage interactions with guests regarding menu requests/dietary requirements.
• Ensure effective communication of all guest-related matters to the Lodge team in a timely manner.
• Follow all standard operating procedures for service to guests, ensuring exceptional food quality is provided to guests at all times.
• Ensure the kitchen management team maintains all kitchen records appropriately as required.
• Ensure that all kitchen employees adhere to all relevant food safety, security, and health and safety policies, processes and procedures ensuring compliance with local legislation.
• Manage and monitor all kitchen staff during preparation and service.
• Perform all daily, weekly, and monthly administrative duties relating to the kitchen operations in line with company policies and procedures, as required.
• Support the other kitchen sections to ensure that the work is completed in a manner that allows guests to receive the highest level of personalized service at all times.

If you are not contacted within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.