Fine-Dining Sous Chef — Wine Estate (Stellenbosch)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Sous Chef for a prestigious wine estate in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role involves supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, supervising a skilled culinary team, and ensuring impeccable food quality and presentation to complement award-winning wines.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in fine dining or high-quality restaurants, strong leadership, and a passion for creative cuisine with wine pairing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management and operations.
• Supervise and guide the culinary team during service, ensuring adherence to recipes and standards.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• Contribute to menu development, creating innovative dishes that pair well with the estate's wines.
• Manage inventory, including stock rotation, ordering, and minimizing waste.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Train and mentor commis chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and storage areas.
• Conduct quality checks on ingredients and finished dishes.
• Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen budgets and controlling food costs.

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Sous Chef for a prestigious wine estate in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role involves supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, supervising a skilled culinary team, and ensuring impeccable food quality and presentation to complement award-winning wines.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in fine dining or high-quality restaurants, strong leadership, and a passion for creative cuisine with wine pairing expertise.