(3 Month Fixed Term) Sous Chef - Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
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Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved
Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met
Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures
Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily
Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation
Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays
Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards
Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
Performs all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary
Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products
Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions