Passionate sous chef needed at La Vierge, Hermanus, to join our creative culinary team. As one of our team members, you will be responsible for the work stations, will need to prepare food to order, be able to work in different sections in the kitchen, be able to plan and prepare ahead of time, be a good team player and help to run the kitchen alongside the executive chef.
We need a candidate that is creative and passionate about culinary art, someone who can deliver the highest quality service possible and someone who is diverse in their skills as a chef.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist the executive chef
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, garnished and presented according to the executive chef’s standards
• Manage and own a work station
• Apply food safety and sanitation procedures
• Plan for following day of service
• Knowledgeable on cooking chemistry and the ability to apply culinary techniques.
• Manage wastage in the kitchen
• Ensure consistency and high-quality standards are kept and maintained in the kitchen at all times.
• Stock take and inventory control
• Assist with ordering and receiving ingredients
• Help manage food costs and portion sizes
• Supervise kitchen when executive chef is not present
• Help solve problems that arise
• Work in a timely manner
Requirements
• Grade 12
• Culinary degree
• Proven experience as a chef (at least 3 years)
• Work in a high-stress environment
Please email your CV to hello@lavierge.co.za. Start date 1 May 2025.