Sous Chef (Banqueting) needed at Fancourt

• The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal skills, can comfortably and engagingly communicate with colleagues, superiors and guests.
• The position requires that the candidate have a 3 year Chefs Diploma through an internationally recognised institution with at least 6 years’ experience in culinary of which 3 years as an Sous Chef in a 5* hotel or resort environment.  
• Previous banqueting experience as well as computer literacy on MS Office are essential; working knowledge on SAP and financial management awareness will be an advantage. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:  

• Keep abreast of trends in the culinary industry;
• Develop and analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour cost, and overhead costs;
• Design special product offerings to maximize usage of stock and to make use of slow moving stock;
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments to ensure efficient operation;
• Monitoring and controlling resources and assist in overseeing the spending of money;
• Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including training, coaching, mentoring, setting  and monitoring performance standards and  discipline;
• Ensure that SHEQ & FCS requirements for each kitchen division are met.