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USHAKA MARINE WORLD
 


​INTERNAL and EXTERNAL 
 
SOUS CHEF 
 
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB 
The Sous Chef is responsible for smooth operating of the Kitchen operations of the outlet. The duties include the creating of menu items within a budgeted costing. Importantly the management of health and safety policies and procedures as well as the management of food hygiene practice within the kitchen is a vital element of the role. 
 
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Matric/ Grade 12 
  • Diploma in Food and Beverage or Culinary Arts 
 
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 
  • 5 Years kitchen management 
 
The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 
  • Preparation of kitchen budgets. 
  • Planning kitchen operations 
  • Menu planning and reengineering. 
  • Overseeing product quality and supervising service. 
  • Training of kitchen associates. 
  • Conduct kitchen inspection. 
  • Managing kitchen costs through the use of innovative cooking methods. 
  • Administration of health and safety standards and practices in the kitchen. 
 
Job Specifications 
  • Higher National Diploma in Professional Cookery. 
  • At least 2 years’ relevant experience in a similar position. 
  • Hands-on experience in food production and service standards. 
  • Fluent in written and spoken English. 
  • A good flair for financial figures and training. 
  • Excellent coordination skills. 
  • Sensitive to customer skills 
  • High levels of personal presentation. 
  • Should be a person of unquestionable integrity. 
  • Attention to detail, honesty and ability to work with minimal supervision.




​Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 and any amendments thereto, uShaka Marine World's internal recruitment policy as well as uShaka Marine World’s employment equity plans. 
 
The organisation reserves the right not to appoint. 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13th February 2026 
 
All applications, accompanied by an up-to-date detailed CV, should be forwarded to the HR Department: uShaka Marine World by e-mail, to: recruitment@ushakamarineworld.co.za
 
Due to large number of responses anticipated correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. 
 
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