Junior Sous Chef

About the role

MEDINE GROUP is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join its Tamarina Golf & Spa Boutique Hotel. The Junior Sous Chef assists the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in the daily kitchen operations so that high-quality food is prepared and presented according to established standards and recipes. The role also involves supervising kitchen staff, checking food handling and hygiene, monitoring food quality and portion control, and supporting the smooth operation of the assigned kitchen section.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen staff follow standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements.
• Manage kitchen inventory and make sure supplies are fresh and of high quality.
• Take charge of kitchen opening and closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef or Chef De Cuisine.
• Assist with preparing and planning meal designs and customise them to customer needs.
• Support junior kitchen employees with line cooking, food preparation and dish plating, and give feedback to improve performance.
• Monitor food production for hygiene, safety and quality, and control food cost by reviewing and approving store requisitions and purchases and minimising waste.
• Develop and implement stock and food production control policies, and ensure compliance with licensing and food production regulations.
• Lead, supervise, coach and motivate kitchen staff, set performance standards and review staffing levels with the Chef and Executive Chef.
• Participate in budget preparation and help control food costs across the business units.
• Ensure the safety, health and welfare of employees at work.

Required profile

• Diploma from a recognised culinary institution.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate.
• At least 8 years of culinary working experience in the hospitality industry.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment and best practices.
• Creative and innovative approach to food design and presentation.
• Hospitality management skills and a service-oriented mindset.
• Leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills.