Sous Chef - Boutique Hotel

Bella's is a cozy, 40 seater restaurant situated at the beautiful Camps Bay Village, part of the Village N Life portfolio.

Village N Life is a leading hospitality and tourism company based in the beautiful Camps Bay.

We are recruiting a sous chef for Bella's, where the focus is on fresh, local ingredients and recipes that focus on wellness.

CANDIDATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Professional Cookery Certificate / Culinary Diploma is essential

Work experience:
• Previous experience in the same or similar position in a 4/5 star hotel
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Must have sound computer skills. MS Office (Word, Excel and Email) is essential
• Familiar with all duties and procedures in the Kitchen

Other Attributes:

• Reliable, responsible and dependable to fulfil obligations
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Show initiative by taking control of task
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly and service orientated

Tasks (include but not limited to):

• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
• Check the quantity and quality of received products
• Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
• Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
• Must be able to ensure that all stock takes are completed in an efficient manner
• Ensure minimum wastage and ensure food costs are kept at an acceptable level
• Maintain uniform standards
• Make sure that at all times the kitchen is in a hygienic, clean and orderly fashion as set out in the SOP
• Follow the set-out cleaning schedule to ensure hygiene standards are adhered to according to the SOP
• To ensure a minimum wastage of all products and ingredients
To apply for the position, please forward a motivational letter, an updated CV with a picture of yourself to [Please apply below]

**Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 5 days – please consider your application unsuccessful**