Sous Chef at FNB South Africa

Are you someone who can:

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Assist in planning and executing daily menus and food preparation.
• Identify, control, and escalate potential risks that may lead to increased costs by: Cutting down on labour costs and minimizing wastage. Reducing and managing stock holding effectively.
• Implement portion control measures to maintain consistency and reduce waste.
• Establish efficient work procedures and schedules to optimize productivity and track deliverables.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHACT and maintain safe working conditions.
• Identify ACCAP and practice “clean as you go” principles, including monitoring temperature logs and sanitizing regularly.
• Proper handling and usage of chemicals in line with safety standards.
• Support quality and compliance standards across all business processes.

Customer Service & Innovation

• Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customer expectations through proactive and innovative solutions.
• Develop and maintain a network of culinary experts to share solutions, benefits, risks, and innovations.
• Assist in creating a portfolio of standardized recipes, costings, and selling prices.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Manage own development to increase competencies and stay updated on culinary trends.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts or Professional Cookery.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role within a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP principles.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Key Competencies: Creativity and attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Problem-solving and decision-making ability.

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are: 

• Curious & courageous - you are driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you are brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

End Date: January 23, 2026