Junior Sous Chef - Morningside

Boutique Hotel in Morningside; Durban is looking for a Junior Sous Chef. The Junior Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef and Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, food preparation and service delivery . This role is responsible for supervising sections of the kitchen, maintaining standards and assisting in team development. Duties: Assist the Sous Chef with kitchen management Supervise food preparation and service quality Ensure recipes and plating standards are followed Monitor hygiene and cleanliness standards Assist with stock rotation and inventory control Train and support junior kitchen staff Ensure kitchen stations are fully prepared for service Monitor food wastage and portion sizes Assist with banqueting and events preparation Maintain efficient communication between kitchen sections Requirements: Grade 12 A formal culinary qualification Food preparation and cooking skills Team supervision Time management Kitchen organisation Hygiene management Inventory handling Basic food costing Communication skills Problem-solving under pressure