Junior Sous Chef required for Winelands restaurant group : Sophisticated eatery situated in Franschhoek is looking for a young energetic Junior Sous chef to help develop and maintain an uncomplicated, high quality seasonal menu and manage a small kitchen team to deliver an excellent quality consistent product.

This is an ideal position for a young, qualified chef who is a self-starter and who excels when working within and developing a small team.

Minimum requirements : Minimum of 2 / 3 years in a similar positionOwn TransportFormal Chef / Hospitality qualificationsExcellent communication skillsBasic computer skillsFluent in written and spoken EnglishKey Areas of Responsibility : Customer SatisfactionOffer an exceptional food experienceEnsure staff are knowledgeable about food offering and preparationSolutions-orientated to ensure customer satisfactionKitchen ManagementAssisting stakeholders in menu developmentExecution and quality control of menu developed by stakeholdersManaging costs within budgetDevelop innovative ways to support salesEnsure and maintain a quality vs price ratio that guarantees a followingReports effectively and timeouslyStaff Management : Develop and train staffEnsure staffs appearance adheres to company standardsEnsure the look, feel and hygiene of the kitchen adheres to company standardsEnsure staff over deliver on their areas of responsibilityLead by example and in doing so, adheres to the company rules and regulationsCommunicates effectivelyValues and respects staffs inputEncourages and supports team workStock Control and Financial ManagementAccurate food stock controlMaintain and develop a strategy for keeping a positive GPPlease forward a full CV, food portfolio, written references and a recent photo