Elite Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu & Mentoring

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Employee discounts

Team environment

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and overseeing kitchen operations during events in the North West region.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in a busy kitchen, strong culinary techniques, and the ability to lead and train kitchen staff while maintaining high hygiene standards required for event catering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Strong understanding of culinary techniques and presentation.
• Ability to manage junior staff and coordinate events.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and costing for catering events.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient preparation, cooking, and plating of all dishes.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Manage inventory and control costs.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative kitchen environment under pressure.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Food safety

Plating & presentation

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and overseeing kitchen operations during events in the North West region.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in a busy kitchen, strong culinary techniques, and the ability to lead and train kitchen staff while maintaining high hygiene standards required for event catering.