Sous Chef (P8) (College of Business & Economics: School of Tourism & Hospitality) at University of Johannesburg March, 2024

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Job Description:

The School of Tourism & Hospitality develops future-fit leadership for the Tourism & Hospitality sector by providing both high quality programme offerings as well as facilities which host functions and events. These commercial facilities and services add to the high-quality teaching & learning environment that the students are exposed to.

Responsibilities:

  • Order the appropriate quantity and quality of food required and ensure proper stock control in order to achieve the required targets.
  • Ensure the daily production against the requirements.
  • Ensure that hygiene requirements in terms of HACCP are adhered to.
  • Manage the correct use of equipment and ensure maintenance thereof when necessary.
  • Providing good customer service to the relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide guidance and/or mentorship to students in the production of food.
  • Conduct assessments of students’ portfolios, behaviour and performance to facilitate the WIL process.

Minimum requirements

  • Diploma (NQF 6)  
  • Minimum of 3 years’ professional cookery experience in relation to Sous Chef within the hotel industry, preferably in the 5-star/fine dining environment
  • Teaching experience
  • Proven computer skills in Windows and MS Office
  • Industry knowledge
  • Wine knowledge
  • Kitchen management

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

  • Computer Literacy
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good customer service skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good organisational and administrative abilities
  • Food cost control / accounts

Recommendations:

  • Assessment skills
  • Understanding of the academic environment
  • MICROS experience

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