Executive Sous Chef Tournant

One&Only Resorts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

One&Only Cape Town seeks an Executive Sous Chef Tournant to elevate culinary artistry across our signature restaurants, bespoke banquets, and in-room dining. This role rotates across kitchens and serves as primary relief for the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, upholding exacting standards and mentoring a world-class brigade 24/7.

The ideal candidate has Forbes 5-Star luxury experience, a Culinary Arts degree preferred, strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and an advanced food

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of progressive culinary leadership in Forbes 5-Star luxury hotels/resorts.
• Degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited institution preferred.
• Exceptional EI, refined communication, and leadership under fast-paced luxury conditions.
• Current advanced food safety management certification.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assume absolute operational command of the resort's culinary division during absence of the Executive Chef.
• Rotate across Vista, IRD, Rooi, high-volume banquets, and pastry departments.
• Inspect and refine food prep, flavors, plating to global brand standards.
• Mentor a multicultural brigade of chefs in advanced culinary techniques.
• Manage cost-control, optimize labor, minimize waste, maintain food cost targets.
• Collaborate with executive team to execute ultra-luxury VIP amenities and events.
• Uphold HACCP, sanitation and safety protocols; keep kitchens inspection-ready.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Flexibility

Advanced food safety

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

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At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town’s waterfront, surrounded by restaurants, shopping, art and entertainment; on the doorstep of Table Mountain; and within easy reach of spectacular beaches, national parks, and winelands; One&Only Cape Town is the ultimate curator of discovery, from active adventures, to mindful moments and exclusive, tailored experiences. The warm South African charm is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion

Job Overview

The Executive Sous Chef Tournant embodies the pinnacle of culinary artistry, versatility, and leadership within our 5-star luxury resort. Operating without a permanent kitchen assignment, this elite professional rotates seamlessly across our portfolio of signature fine-dining restaurants, bespoke banquet operations, and high-touch in-room dining services. This role serves as the primary strategic relief leader for the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. The successful candidate will safeguard our brand's exacting standards, mentor a world-class brigade, and ensure uncompromised gastronomic excellence across all operations 24/7.

Elite Duties And Responsibilities

• Strategic Relief Leadership: Assume absolute operational command of the resort's culinary division during the absence of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef, maintaining flawless continuity of 5-star service.
• Fluid Luxury Rotation: Transition effortlessly between diverse culinary operations—including Vista, IRD, Rooi, high-volume luxury banquets, and delicate pastry departments—instantly elevating the standards of whichever kitchen they command.
• Quality Control: Inspect and refine food preparation, flavor profiles, and plating techniques to ensure strict alignment with global brand standards and guest expectations.
• Artisanal Mentorship: Cultivate an environment of refinement and passion, actively coaching, mentoring, and inspiring a multi-cultural brigade of chefs in advanced culinary techniques.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Manage strict cost-control measures across all rotated outlets, optimizing labor efficiency, minimizing waste of premium ingredients, and maintaining targeted food cost percentages.
• Bespoke Guest Experiences: Collaborating directly with the executive team to execute ultra-luxury VIP amenities, tailored guest tasting menus, and high-profile culinary events.
• Impeccable Compliance: Uphold and enforce flawless sanitation, HACCP, and occupational safety protocols, ensuring all kitchens remain inspection-ready at all times.

Required Qualifications & Curated Skillset

• Prestige Experience: Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive culinary leadership experience within Forbes 5-Star, recognized luxury hotels and resorts.
• Culinary Pedigree: Degree in Culinary Arts completion from an accredited institution is highly preferred.
• Poise Under Pressure: Exceptional emotional intelligence, refined communication skills, and the ability to command respect while leading under intense, fast-paced luxury hospitality conditions.
• Credentials: Current advanced food safety management certification.
• Luxury Flexibility: Absolute flexibility to work demanding hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, with the physical stamina to stand for extended periods.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.