Fine Dining Executive Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen, Centurion

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension fund

Medical aid

Meals provided

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Executive Sous Chef for a prestigious fine dining restaurant in Centurion, Gauteng. The role partners with the Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, maintain impeccable quality, and drive culinary innovation in a high-end dining environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a formal culinary qualification, have at least five years in professional kitchens with two in a leadership role, and excel in menu development, cost control and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years in professional kitchens, with 2+ in leadership.
• Fine dining expertise with strong food costing and inventory control.
• Proven leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in menu development and execution.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation and quality.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control to minimize waste and control costs.
• Lead, train, and mentor junior kitchen staff in a positive, productive environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation and hygiene regulations (HACCP).
• Contribute to menu planning, recipe development and specials creation.
• Monitor food production for consistency and adherence to recipes.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Step in for Head Chef as needed, demonstrating leadership and culinary expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Creativity

Pressure management

Education

Culinary qualification (City & Guilds / Diploma)

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an Executive Sous Chef for a prestigious fine dining restaurant in Centurion, Gauteng. The role partners with the Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, maintain impeccable quality, and drive culinary innovation in a high-end dining environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a formal culinary qualification, have at least five years in professional kitchens with two in a leadership role, and excel in menu development, cost control and team leadership.