Junior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Mentor (Cape Town)

Vineyard, Oude Werf and Stellenbosch Hotels by Petousis; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Vineyard, Oude Werf and Stellenbosch Hotels by Petousis in Newlands, Cape Town, seeks a Junior Sous Chef to support the culinary leadership team in delivering outstanding cuisine. You will help lead and develop the kitchen brigade, ensuring high standards and consistency across operations in a busy hotel environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of relevant experience, a SA or international culinary qualification (NQF 4-5), and is comfortable working shifts across multiple sections while

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification (NQF 4-5) from SA or international institution.
• Chef apprenticeship completed.
• 2–3 years in a similar role in a busy, up-market establishment.
• Willing to work shifts across multiple sections.
• Proficient in kitchen technology.
• Clear background check as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Lead the team when required and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare and cook dishes to recipes and quality standards.
• Supervise a kitchen station for service readiness.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Monitor quality, portions and presentation.
• Control stock and manage resources.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Education

Culinary qualification NQF 4-5

Chef apprenticeship

Job description

Vineyard, Oude Werf and Stellenbosch Hotels by Petousis in Newlands, Cape Town, seeks a Junior Sous Chef to support the culinary leadership team in delivering outstanding cuisine. You will help lead and develop the kitchen brigade, ensuring high standards and consistency across operations in a busy hotel environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of relevant experience, a SA or international culinary qualification (NQF 4-5), and is comfortable working shifts across multiple sections while