Wine Estate Sous Chef D

A Wine Estate is looking for a Sous Chef who will be responsible for taking care of the breakfast and room service sections. The Sous Chef will be responsible for preparation, food quality and freshness and duties assigned by the Head Chef to meet the standard and quality set by the restaurant. This person will work mainly breakfast shifts and it may also be required to work other shifts as required from the Head Chef.

Responsibilities:
• Overseeing and managing the breakfast and room service sections;
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff members in these 2 sections, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating;
• Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients;
• Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance;
• Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours;
• Train and assess staff on the job;
• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns;
• Monitor and maintain health and safety;
• Ensure that you are familiar with the weekly and daily reservations, events and menu requirements.

Requirements:
• Culinary Diploma;
• Preferably +/- 4 years of previous experience in a senior chef role;
• Own transport with a valid driver’s license;
• Basic computer skills (word, excel, outlook);
• Leadership and management skills;
• Exceptional customer-service skills;
• Excellent written & oral communication skills;
• Able to work in a team;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Availability to work within opening hours as required;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Creative problem-solving skills;

Please forward a full CV, written references and a recent photo