Fine Dining Sous Chef — Lead Event Kitchen Mastery

Flair Tm; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Work with a talented culinary team in 

Professional development and training

Dynamic, fast-paced environment

Job summary

JW Marriott in Pretoria seeks a highly skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in upscale catering operations, managing daily kitchen activities and ensuring high-quality dishes for prestigious events.

You will lead kitchen staff, assist with menu development, inventory control, and uphold food safety standards, while mentoring staff and maintaining cost controls. This role offers a challenging, rewarding culinary environment within a renowned hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Strong culinary techniques and presentation.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Inventory management and cost control.
• Passion for culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with menu planning and recipe development.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff to ensure quality and consistency.
• Manage inventory and control costs for kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Oversee kitchen operations in Head Chef's absence.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food preparation

Leadership & communication

Inventory management

Cost control

Food safety

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

JW Marriott in Pretoria seeks a highly skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in upscale catering operations, managing daily kitchen activities and ensuring high-quality dishes for prestigious events.

You will lead kitchen staff, assist with menu development, inventory control, and uphold food safety standards, while mentoring staff and maintaining cost controls. This role offers a challenging, rewarding culinary environment within a renowned hospitality brand.