Kitchen Operations Lead - Senior Sous Chef

ANEW Hotels & Resorts Pty; Wilderness; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ANEW Hotels & Resorts Pty invites applications for a hands-on Sous Chef serving as Assistant Kitchen Manager in a fast-paced kitchen at Western Cape, Wilderness. You will support daily operations, maintain food safety standards, and lead kitchen staff to deliver exceptional quality.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a drive to grow within hospitality. Based on-site, you will ensure efficient workflows, cost controls, and brand-standard compliance in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a kitchen leadership role (Kitchen Manager or similar).
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Excellent leadership and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
• Culinary expertise and cooking technique knowledge.
• Financial management and cost control capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Tech proficiency for inventory and reporting systems.
• Physical stamina for demanding kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily kitchen operations under the Kitchen Manager.
• Maintain high food safety standards and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage kitchen staff, scheduling, training, and performance feedback.
• Oversee food preparation, quality, and portion control.
• Monitor inventory, food costs, and waste to stay within budget.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for service excellence.
• Develop and implement menu items with cost-conscious recipes.
• Maintain SOPs and brand standards across all kitchen activities.
• Oversee sanitation, cleaning schedules, and HACCP processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manage procurement needs.

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Kitchen Management

Food Safety

Leadership

Cost Control

Staff Training

Menu Development

Inventory Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Physical Stamina

Job description

ANEW Hotels & Resorts Pty invites applications for a hands-on Sous Chef serving as Assistant Kitchen Manager in a fast-paced kitchen at Western Cape, Wilderness. You will support daily operations, maintain food safety standards, and lead kitchen staff to deliver exceptional quality.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a drive to grow within hospitality. Based on-site, you will ensure efficient workflows, cost controls, and brand-standard compliance in a dynamic