Executive Sous Chef | Lead Kitchens, Mentorship, and Growth

Pestana Hotel Group; Malalane; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pestana Academy

Community support and volunteering

Job summary

Pestana Hotel Group seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead and elevate dining operations at our hotels. You will partner with the Executive Chef, develop menus, and mentor a high-volume kitchen team to deliver exceptional experiences.

We value HACCP compliance, strong food costing, and effective team leadership. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel in a cross-functional setting, join our prestigious group.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in professional kitchens; at least 2 years as Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a hotel.
• Experience in 4-star hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant.
• HACCP certification and strong food safety knowledge.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong cost control, stock management and kitchen administration.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Proficiency in English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in managing all kitchen operations
• Supervise and coordinate daily kitchen activities to ensure efficient service delivery
• Ensure compliance with food quality, presentation, and service standards
• Maintain strict adherence to HACCP and food safety regulations
• Monitor stock levels, food costs, and wastage to achieve budget targets
• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen brigade
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings
• Oversee staff scheduling and workforce planning
• Ensure all equipment is operated and maintained according to company standards

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Hotel experience

Culinary qualification

HACCP

Leadership

Food costing

Stock control

Kitchen administration

Work under pressure

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Shift flexibility

English proficiency

Education

Culinary arts qualification

Job description

Pestana Hotel Group seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead and elevate dining operations at our hotels. You will partner with the Executive Chef, develop menus, and mentor a high-volume kitchen team to deliver exceptional experiences.

We value HACCP compliance, strong food costing, and effective team leadership. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel in a cross-functional setting, join our prestigious group.