Employer Description

A 300 seater upmarket Mediterranean Restaurant located in Johannesburg North.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and talented Sous Chef to join their kitchen in their 300 seater upmarket Mediterranean Restaurant.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
• Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
• Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in culinary science from an accredited institution/ Formal culinary training in food preparation and culinary management.

Skills

The successful candidate must:

• Have at least 3 years of formal culinary experience or food service management experience at a busy, fine dining/ upmarket restaurant kitchen.
• Be able to demonstrate experience using kitchen equipment and a thorough understanding of various cooking methods, food preparation techniques and sanitation procedures.
• Prior experience working as Sous Chefs or Kitchen Managers.

Salary / Package

R20 000 - R25 000 per month