Junior Sous Chef - Sandton

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Johannesburg. You'll assist the Sous Chef in managing food production across various outlets while upholding exceptional standards of quality and sanitation. Ideal candidates will have a Culinary Arts Diploma and previous experience in a 4/5-star environment. Teamwork and strong communication skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Matric essential.
• Hands-on Problem-Solving approach and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Effective communication with staff and guests.
• Presentable and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef with food production in various outlets.
• Develop and cost menus, orders, and recipes.
• Maintain high food quality and sanitation standards.

Skills

Team Player

Customer service driven

Great attention to detail

Leadership skills

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma or similar

Job description

Overview

Job title: Junior Sous Chef - Sandton

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 18, 2025

Description

The Junior Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Sous Chef with all food production in the restaurant, conferences and banqueting, room service and any other food outlets. This includes developing and costing menus, orders and recipe development, while maintaining the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• The Junior Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Sous Chef with all food production in the restaurant, conferences and banqueting, room service and any other food outlets. This includes developing and costing menus, orders and recipe development, while maintaining the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Culinary Arts Diploma or similar
• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef in a 4 / 5-star hotel
• Previous Restaurant experience advantageous
• A’la Carte and Banqueting experience essential
• Hands-on Problem-Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel
• Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
• Great attention to detail
• Presentable / Professional appearance and well spoken
• Team Player who leads by example
• Proactive in approach
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills and ability to delegate effectively
• Think creatively
• Apply professional, product or technical expertise
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