📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWSun International is actively recruiting for a Sous Chef - SCH position in North West. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Catering / Confectionery sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 5 - 6 years • Educational Background: National Diploma or equivalent • Industry Focus: Catering / Confectionery • Location Preference: in North West
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Sous Chef - SCH position is an important role within the Catering / Confectionery sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Catering / Confectionery offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Sous Chef - SCH position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 - 6 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with National Diploma • Specific achievements in the Catering / Confectionery field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Catering / Confectionery sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Job PurposeManages the day to day delivery of the food production operation and culinary team within a specific outlet with the objectives of delivering quality culinary products, maximising revenue through controlling operational efficiencies and productivities, operating equipment and stock, in line with Company standards.
Core behavioural competencies
Decision-making – use of initiative Learning – training; coaching; staying abreast of industry developments Implementing and co-ordinating – organising people; non-people resources Numeracy and calculation skills Analysing and diagnosing – numerical information; trends in data Problem-solving Making fine judgements through the senses viz colour, taste, texture
Technical / Proficiency competencies
Food Costing Culinary Product Knowledge Kitchen Operational Management Labour legislation Environmental and sustainability standards Proficient Computer skills Coaching Menu engineering Cooking methodology
Job RequirementsEducation3 -Year Culinary Diploma or equivalent National Culinary Qualification at a Diploma level Membership with South African Chef’s Association and other relevant culinary accreditation
Experience5-6 years’ experience and track record in a similarly graded hotel / restaurant kitchen environment of which at least 2 years’ experience must have been as a chef de partie
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