Junior Sous Chef - Simon's Town

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon’s Town Luxury Boutique Hotel in Simon’s Town is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join its culinary team. You will assist with daily food preparation, supervise the kitchen when required, and help maintain high standards of quality, safety, and presentation.

You will work closely with Front of House to ensure smooth service, support menu development and guest dietary requirements, and guide junior kitchen staff while managing stock and wastage to protect costs.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification preferred.
• Experience as Junior Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie in a luxury lodge, boutique hotel or quality restaurant.
• Strong cooking skills and attention to presentation.
• Ability to supervise kitchen sections and support junior team members.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens and dietary requirements.
• Understanding of portion control, stock management and waste reduction.
• Good communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and work efficiently under pressure.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation and coordinate kitchen service.
• Supervise the kitchen team when delegated by the Head Chef.
• Prepare dishes according to approved recipes, portion controls and presentation standards.
• Check food for flavour, quality, temperature and consistency before service.
• Ensure mise en place is complete and kitchen sections are ready for service.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal specials and guest dietary requirements.
• Guide and support junior kitchen staff.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and maintain correct storage and stock rotation.
• Minimise wastage and support food cost controls.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Report equipment faults and ensure safe use of kitchen tools.
• Work closely with Front of House to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team supervision

Food safety

Stock management

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Luxury Boutique Hotel i n Simon’s Town is looking for a passionate and hands‑on Junior Sous Chef to join its culinary team.

Duties

• Assist with daily food preparation and coordinate kitchen service.
• Supervise the kitchen team when delegated by the Head Chef.
• Prepare dishes according to approved recipes, portion controls and presentation standards.
• Check food for flavour, quality, temperature and consistency before service.
• Ensure mise en place is complete and kitchen sections are ready for service.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal specials and guest dietary requirements.
• Guide and support junior kitchen staff.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and maintain correct storage and stock rotation.
• Minimise wastage and support food cost controls.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Report equipment faults and ensure safe use of kitchen tools.
• Work closely with Front of House to ensure smooth service.

Requirements

• Relevant culinary qualification preferred.
• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie within a luxury lodge, boutique hotel or quality restaurant.
• Strong cooking skills and attention to presentation.
• Ability to supervise kitchen sections and support junior team members.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens and dietary requirements.
• Understanding of portion control, stock management and waste reduction.
• Good communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and work efficiently under pressure.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.