Found Description
Japanese inspired fine-dining Restaurant at an Estate close to Stellenbosch is looking for a Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities; including overseeing staff, menu preparation and ensuring food quality and freshness. Providing meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes.
Duties
- Manage and lead the kitchen staff in chef’s absence
- Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating
- Oversee and organize kitchen stock and ingredients
- Ensure a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verify all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
- Keep cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
- Train and assess staff on the job
- Manage food and product ordering by keeping detailed records, minimize waste, and work with existing sy...