We are looking for a Chef de Partie / Sous Chef in Franschhoek

We are looking for a chef de partie / sous chef to work at Lynx Collection. The chef de partie / sous chef will uphold the head chef’s culinary vision for the restaurant with an eye for quality, taste, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Performs all opening, closing, and other side duties under the head chef’s direction
• Utilize kitchen utensils and equipment such as grills, ovens, and steamers
• Maintain kitchen inventory to ensure sufficient quantity and quality of ingredients
• Communicate relevant, up-to-date information to kitchen staff
• Ensure staff clean and sanitize their workstations and equipment
• Adhere to all standards and procedures, and ensure staff do the same
• Directs food preparation and collaborates with executive chef.
• Prepares food properly.
• Trains new employees.
• Orders food supplies.
• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen
• Put effort in optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality

Skills and qualifications

• Superior cooking skills for a variety of food groups
• Effective time management techniques
• Significant leadership experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in kitchen breakfast service
• Experience with Spice Kitchen
• Motivating presence to help staff overcome difficult situations
• Knowledge of up-to-date health and safety standards
• Formal culinary training can be helpful
• Kitchen experience

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