Industry:
IT/Computer – Solution Sales
Job Salary: Market Related
Workplace: On Site
Minimum Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Professional Chef Qualification, Diploma, or Certificate in Culinary Arts from a recognised institution.
Experience
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a 4-star or 5-star lodge, hotel, or fine dining establishment.
- Experience in luxury hospitality and high-volume food production.
- Proven experience leading and developing kitchen teams.
- Experience with stock control, ordering, and food cost management.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong culinary knowledge and cooking techniques.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Creativity and passion for food presentation.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Computer literacy for ordering, stock control, and reporting.
- Ability to train and mentor junior chefs.
Knowledge Requirements
- Food preparation and presentation techniques.
- HACCP and food safety standards.
- Kitchen operations and workflow management.
- Stock control and inventory management.
- Menu planning and recipe costing.
- Food cost control and budgeting.
- Health and safety legislation.
- Dietary requirements and allergen management.
Other Requirements
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and flexible hours.
- Ability to live on-site if staff accommodation is provided.
- Physically fit and able to work long hours in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Professional appearance and excellent personal hygiene.
- Valid driver’s licence (advantageous).
Preferred Attributes
- Passion for culinary excellence and luxury hospitality.
- Creative, innovative, and quality-driven.
- Calm and composed under pressure.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
- Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic.
- Team player with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences for every guest.
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