Executive Sous Chef: Lead, Innovate & Deliver

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across the restaurant, conferences and banqueting, room service, and all food outlets in Mpumalanga. You will lead and train kitchen staff, assist with menu planning, and ensure high standards of quality and hygiene.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of senior kitchen experience, a Professional Cookery or Culinary Arts Diploma, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Matric is a minimum requirement
• Professional Cookery or Culinary Arts Diploma/Certificate required
• Minimum 5–8 years of professional kitchen experience including senior or supervisory roles
• Experience in A’la Carte and Banqueting essential
• Strong leadership and staff supervision abilities
• Calm under pressure with strong guest service focus

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across all outlets
• Lead, train and monitor kitchen staff performance
• Assist with menu planning and quality control
• Control food costs, stock levels and wastage to support profitability and efficiency

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team supervision

Shift management

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Presentable appearance

Team player

Proactive

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Creativity

Education

Professional Cookery Diploma/Certificate

Job description

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across the restaurant, conferences and banqueting, room service, and all food outlets in Mpumalanga. You will lead and train kitchen staff, assist with menu planning, and ensure high standards of quality and hygiene.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of senior kitchen experience, a Professional Cookery or Culinary Arts Diploma, and proven leadership.