Commis Chef – Luxury Fine Dining Kitchen, Cape Winelands

Extraordinary Solutions; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 123,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced senior chefs

Opportunity to develop in a luxury hospitality setting

Exposure to refined, high-level cuisine

Job summary

A luxury fine dining restaurant in Stellenbosch is seeking a disciplined Commis Chef to join its world-class kitchen. The role focuses on precision and consistency in a structured environment, aiming to cultivate culinary skills. Responsibilities include assisting in daily preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting senior chefs during service. Ideal candidates have a formal culinary qualification and 1–2 years of fine dining experience. Exposure to refined cuisine, mentorship from experienced chefs, and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen, preferably fine dining.
• Shows a genuine desire to learn and grow.
• Maintains professional presentation and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mise en place and daily preparation for service.
• Execute assigned tasks with accuracy and care.
• Maintain impeccable hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Follow recipes and plating specifications precisely.
• Support senior chefs during service.
• Ensure stock is stored and rotated correctly.
• Uphold food safety standards at all times.

Skills

Strong knife skills

Attention to detail

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Job description

A luxury fine dining restaurant in Stellenbosch is seeking a disciplined Commis Chef to join its world-class kitchen. The role focuses on precision and consistency in a structured environment, aiming to cultivate culinary skills. Responsibilities include assisting in daily preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting senior chefs during service. Ideal candidates have a formal culinary qualification and 1–2 years of fine dining experience. Exposure to refined cuisine, mentorship from experienced chefs, and growth opportunities await.