Senior Sous Chef - Kruger National park

Hospitality and Outdoor – New Vacancy – Senior Sous Chef

Luxury Lodge – Kruger National Park

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years experiences with references in a similar capacity/function in an international 4 or 5-star hotel/luxury property with a strong background in HACCP procedures and application. Experience in handling Stock & Inventory management software. (Essential)
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Cooking and Hygiene qualifications beneficial
• Be able to stand in for the Head Chef when he is off.
• Menu compilation and implementation
• Ability to co-ordinate the kitchen team to produce menus and food items with attention to detail, and high standards of presentation. Ordering of stock and rostering of staff.
• Knowledgeable of all dietary requirements
• Good knowledge and understanding of stock procedures and control.
• Good knowledge of planning, budgeting, and departmental administration

Description:

• Having a strong ability and willingness to train, mentor, manage and continually improve the kitchen team.
• Menu compilation and implementation
• Maintain and go above the established standards of food hygiene, cleaning and food handling to maintain impeccable quality within the kitchen, which meet current standards of legislation and compliance.
• Effective Kitchen Administration to minimize shortages and wastage and effective stock control, assuming full responsibility of any shortages, wastage, and variances.
• Prepare budgets and aim to achieve budgeted gross profit.
• Staff food control: cost, quality, and quantity
• Ensure the stock control, stock take, and requisition procedures are strictly followed according to par levels and company standards, ensuring accuracy.

Package on offer:

• Highly negotiable depending on experience.
• Live in.

Start date: ASAP.