Sous Chef

Description:

Cape Town - Sunset Beach / Atlantic Seaboard: A luxury Boutique hotel is seeking to employ an enthusiastic Chef to join its culinary team. This is an ideal opportunity for a Sous Chef ready to step up to a Head Chef role in a smaller kitchen and gain leadership experience. Purpose of the role: As the most senior member of the kitchen team, the Sous Chef will take full responsibility for all kitchen operations. The role requires strong leadership, creativity, and hands-on involvement in delivering high-end cuisine in a boutique hotel environment. Ideal for a confident and capable Sous Chef ready to step into a lead role.

Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Fully managing all kitchen operations, including food preparation, service, and hygiene compliance
• Designing and executing seasonal menus with a focus on fine dining and modern presentation
• Leading, training, and mentoring junior kitchen staff
• Managing stock levels, placing orders, and controlling food costs and wastage
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Collaborating with Front of House for smooth service and guest satisfaction
• Driving continuous improvement in kitchen systems, standards, and culinary innovation

Criteria:

• Formal culinary qualification from a recognized institution (e.g. ICA, Capsicum, Silwood Kitchen or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a professional kitchen, including experience as a Sous Chef
• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team and train junior chefs
• In-depth knowledge of fine dining, kitchen management, and modern plating techniques
• Strong computer literacy (stock control, menu costing, ordering systems)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) and a good command of Afrikaans
• Engaging team player with a warm and professional demeanour
• Own transport essential; preferably residing within the hotel's service area

Note that consideration will only be given to applicants who have experience in an equal role in the restaurant industry and who are currently resident in close proximity to the Atlantic Seaboard

Requirements:

• Fully managing all kitchen operations, including food preparation, service, and hygiene compliance
• Designing and executing seasonal menus with a focus on fine dining and modern presentation
• Leading, training, and mentoring junior kitchen staff
• Managing stock levels, placing orders, and controlling food costs and wastage
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Collaborating with Front of House for smooth service and guest satisfaction
• Driving continuous improvement in kitchen systems, standards, and culinary innovation

• Formal culinary qualification from a recognized institution (e.g. ICA, Capsicum, Silwood Kitchen or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a professional kitchen, including experience as a Sous Chef
• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team and train junior chefs
• In-depth knowledge of fine dining, kitchen management, and modern plating techniques
• Strong computer literacy (stock control, menu costing, ordering systems)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) and a good command of Afrikaans
• Engaging team player with a warm and professional demeanour
• Own transport essential; preferably residing within the hotel's service area