Sous Chef Job Opportunity | Earn R14,000 – R15,000 Per Month
Seasoned Recruitment
Overview
The Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef at a prestigious luxury fine dining restaurant in Franschhoek, Western Cape, overseeing daily kitchen operations and maintaining high food quality standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading kitchen staff, menu execution, food preparation, stock control, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, all while delivering exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Relevant culinary qualification
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie
- Experience in a luxury hospitality, hotel, or fine dining environment
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent food preparation and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Passion for food innovation and culinary excellence
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef with managing daily kitchen operations
- Supervise and support kitchen staff during food preparation and service
- Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation meet fine dining standards
- Maintain high levels of hygiene, health, and safety compliance
- Manage stock levels, food ordering, and inventory control
- Help develop and implement seasonal menus and specials
- Train, mentor, and motivate junior kitchen staff
- Monitor portion control and reduce food wastage
- Ensure all dishes are prepared according to established recipes and standards
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