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Sous Chef (Casual Dining)

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Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

Service is busy at this casual dining restaurant in Richards Bay, so steady hands and a tidy station matter here. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

Plate to the spec photo so every dish looks the same.
Prep veg, sauces, marinades and portions from the daily mise en place list.
Run your station during service and call back every ticket from the pass.
Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.
Receive deliveries, check weights and reject short-dated produce.
Help cost recipes and track waste on the weekly sheet.
Cook steaks, burgers and grills to the temperature on the docket.

What you need

1 to 3 years in a busy commercial kitchen
Good knife skills and you can prep at speed
You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts

What's in it for you

On-the-job training with a path to chef de partie
Two staff meals per shift
Live-in accommodation at lodge postings
Chef whites and safety shoes provided

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Richards Bay really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your culinary qualification or trade test certificate plus photos of dishes you have plated (on your phone is fine).
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Richards Bay; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Expect a trade test: bring your own knives, arrive early and clean as you go the whole time.
Do not leave gaps unexplained; if you did casual banquet work between jobs, say so on your CV.