Sous Chef - Cape Winelands; Fine dinning

About the Role
A leading 5-star property seeks a passionate Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, maintaining culinary excellence, and upholding food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and lead service in the Head Chef / Executive Chefs absence

• Oversee food preparation, quality control, plating, and consistency

• Support menu development and cost control

• Manage stock, portioning, and supplier coordination

• Support, guide and train junior kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking and plating

• Make sure all food is prepared to the correct standards, recipe and presentation

• Enforce hygiene and HACCP standards as per South African food safety regulations

• Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff

Requirements

• Accredited Culinary Qualification (minimum NQF Level 5 or above)

• 3-5 years experience in a fine-dining or 5-star kitchen

• Proven leadership and communication skills

• Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment

• Attention to detail and pride in food quality

• Knowledge of HACCP and R638 food safety compliance

• Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport

• Must be eligible to work in South Africa (valid work permit if foreign national)

#mycareercraft #mycareercraftjobs #jobsmycareercraft #souschefjobs #chefjobs #chefjobsrsa

If you have not received a reply from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful