Fine-Dining Sous Chef — Lead & Perfect Plates

Flair TM; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Flair TM in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a dedicated kitchen brigade within a premium hospitality setting. You will support the Executive Chef, maintain high standards of quality and presentation, and contribute to menu development across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.

You will supervise and train staff, manage stock and food costs, and ensure strict hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in sous chef or senior chef roles within fine-dining or luxury hospitality.
• Strong plating and presentation standards.
• Excellent knowledge of modern culinary techniques.
• Experience supervising and developing kitchen staff.
• Proven ability to manage food costs and inventory.
• Ability to work across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service in a hotel setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef / Head Chef with the efficient day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• Supervise, guide and develop chefs and kitchen staff.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, flavour and presentation.
• Assist with mise en place, preparation and service across the restaurant's dining offering.
• Ensure dishes are prepared consistently according to recipes and required standards.
• Support menu development, specials and new culinary concepts.
• Maintain excellent plating and presentation standards.
• Coordinate kitchen sections during busy service periods.
• Monitor portion control, food costs, and wastage.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management.
• Ensure correct storage, rotation, and handling of ingredients.
• Maintain stringent food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training, and performance.
• Work collaboratively with the broader hotel and restaurant team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Fine dining cooking

Plating & presentation

Kitchen staff supervision

Menu development

Food safety & hygiene

Leadership

Job description

Flair TM in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a dedicated kitchen brigade within a premium hospitality setting. You will support the Executive Chef, maintain high standards of quality and presentation, and contribute to menu development across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.

You will supervise and train staff, manage stock and food costs, and ensure strict hygiene and safety.