Sous Chef Stellenbosch

Fine Dining restaurant on a wine farm

SOUS CHEF

Location:Stellenbosch
Salary:R30000 per month negotiable

An established luxury hospitality venue is seeking an experienced and passionateSous Chefto support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chefs absence.

• Supervise food preparation cooking and plating.

• Maintain exceptional standards of quality freshness and presentation.

• Train guide and assess junior kitchen employees.

• Oversee kitchen stock ordering and FIFO rotation.

• Control food costs minimise waste and support budget management.

• Ensure cooking stations are fully stocked for service.

• Assist with menu planning and development.

• Maintain staff schedules and leave rosters.

• Ensure compliance with health safety and hygiene standards.

• Check dishes before service for quality portion size presentation and temperature.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-quality restaurant hotel or luxury hospitality environment.

• Strong leadership and kitchen-management skills.

• Excellent knowledge of food preparation and presentation.

• Ability to perform effectively in a busy high-pressure kitchen.

• Strong stock-control and cost-management experience.

• Relevant culinary qualification would be advantageous.

Please email your CV towithSous Chefin the subject line.

grade 12

Relevant culinary qualifications

Min of 3 years as a sous chef

R30000 to R35000 depending on exp