Sous Chef Legacy Hilltop Africa Limted

Legacy Hilltop Africa Limited (the Lodge) is a faith-based, Christian Organization. The property, which is situated in Meanwood, off Great East Road, is comprised of Guest accommodation and conference facilities.

We are seeking to hire qualified candidates for the position Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Ensures the highest food quality appropriate to the market by assisting the Executive Chef in all areas of kitchen operations
• Oversees the kitchen and all aspects of operations in the absence of Executive Chef
• Adheres to the Hotels standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation
• Ensures proper staffing and adequate supplies for all stations
• Supervises the proper set-up of each item on menus and insures their readiness
• Oversees the seasonings, portions, and appearance of food service in the operation
• Stores unused food properly to minimize waste and maximize quality
• Works closely with Chefs to ensure correct preparation and delivery times are kept and food quality is maintained
• Assures proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices are followed
• Assists Executive Chef in checking and ordering fresh products and dry storage items required by kitchen
• Encourages increased communication between kitchen production and service staff
• Ensures readiness and makes priorities in case of last-minute changes to reservations
• Confers closely and regularly with the Executive Chef and takes every opportunity to become familiar with all aspects of his or her position, in order to be ready to fill in whenever required
• Supervises all Kitchen staff, and the steward function
• Utilises supervisory skills and motivation to maximise employee productivity and satisfaction

Qualifications

• Diploma in Food Production
• 2 years experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication Skills
• Good Computer skills