Sous-Chef
2025-09-04T12:20:15+00:00
Shadows of Africa
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FULL_TIME
Arusha
Arusha
00000
Tanzania
Nonprofit, and NGO
Restaurants & Drinking
2025-09-12T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
8
Shadows of Africa is seeking a highly skilled Sous-Chef to support the Head Chef and Senior Chefs in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations. The ideal candidate must be experienced in food preparation, supervising kitchen staff, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The Sous-Chef will act as a key assistant in menu execution, stock management, and staff training, ensuring smooth kitchen workflow at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef and Senior Chefs in managing daily kitchen operations.
- Supervise food preparation, cooking, and presentation to maintain quality and consistency.
- Support in menu planning, recipe development, and special event coordination.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies as needed.
- Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.
- Train, mentor, and supervise chefs, cooks, and kitchen trainees.
- Assist in managing food portioning and waste control to minimize costs.
- Handle kitchen equipment with care and report maintenance issues promptly.
- Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of Senior Chefs or Head Chef.
- Work closely with service staff to ensure timely and efficient meal delivery.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts or related field.
- 2 to 5 years of experience as a Sous-Chef in a reputable hotel, lodge, or boutique property (strongly preferred).
- Knowledge of foreign languages (such as French, Italian, or German) is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
- Ability to manage a team and work collaboratively under pressure.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Creative and passionate about delivering high-quality dishes.
Key Competencies
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Food Quality & Presentation
- Inventory & Cost Control
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Problem-Solving & Attention to Details.
Key Responsibilities Assist the Head Chef and Senior Chefs in managing daily kitchen operations. Supervise food preparation, cooking, and presentation to maintain quality and consistency. Support in menu planning, recipe development, and special event coordination. Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies as needed. Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times. Train, mentor, and supervise chefs, cooks, and kitchen trainees. Assist in managing food portioning and waste control to minimize costs. Handle kitchen equipment with care and report maintenance issues promptly. Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of Senior Chefs or Head Chef. Work closely with service staff to ensure timely and efficient meal delivery.
Key Competencies Team Leadership & Supervision Food Quality & Presentation Inventory & Cost Control Time Management & Multitasking Problem-Solving & Attention to Details.
Qualifications & Requirements Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts or related field. 2 to 5 years of experience as a Sous-Chef in a reputable hotel, lodge, or boutique property (strongly preferred). Knowledge of foreign languages (such as French, Italian, or German) is an added advantage. Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations. Ability to manage a team and work collaboratively under pressure. Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills. Creative and passionate about delivering high-quality dishes.
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Vacancy title:
Sous-Chef
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Restaurants & Drinking]
Jobs at:
Shadows of Africa
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 12 2025
Duty Station:
Arusha | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Shadows of Africa is seeking a highly skilled Sous-Chef to support the Head Chef and Senior Chefs in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations. The ideal candidate must be experienced in food preparation, supervising kitchen staff, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The Sous-Chef will act as a key assistant in menu execution, stock management, and staff training, ensuring smooth kitchen workflow at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef and Senior Chefs in managing daily kitchen operations.
- Supervise food preparation, cooking, and presentation to maintain quality and consistency.
- Support in menu planning, recipe development, and special event coordination.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies as needed.
- Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.
- Train, mentor, and supervise chefs, cooks, and kitchen trainees.
- Assist in managing food portioning and waste control to minimize costs.
- Handle kitchen equipment with care and report maintenance issues promptly.
- Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of Senior Chefs or Head Chef.
- Work closely with service staff to ensure timely and efficient meal delivery.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts or related field.
- 2 to 5 years of experience as a Sous-Chef in a reputable hotel, lodge, or boutique property (strongly preferred).
- Knowledge of foreign languages (such as French, Italian, or German) is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
- Ability to manage a team and work collaboratively under pressure.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Creative and passionate about delivering high-quality dishes.
Key Competencies
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Food Quality & Presentation
- Inventory & Cost Control
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Problem-Solving & Attention to Details.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: professional certificate
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