Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Team, Menu & Quality

Craven Cottage CC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC in Cape Town seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen staff in the head chef’s absence and ensure smooth operation during service.

You will mentor junior cooks, manage stock, enforce FIFO, maintain quality and presentation, assist in menu development, and uphold health and safety standards while controlling waste and costs.

Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a Sous Chef position
• Culinary Diploma completed
• Leadership and management capabilities
• Able to work in a team
• Exceptional customer-service skills
• Excellent written & oral communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff in the head chef's absence and during service
• Guide junior kitchen staff on line cooking, prep and plating
• Oversee kitchen stock and ingredients; ensure FIFO and proper dating
• Maintain quality checks on every dish for presentation and temperature
• Train and assess staff; monitor waste and cost controls
• Assist with menu creation and health & safety compliance

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Culinary Diploma

Grade 12

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Craven Cottage CC in Cape Town seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen staff in the head chef’s absence and ensure smooth operation during service.

You will mentor junior cooks, manage stock, enforce FIFO, maintain quality and presentation, assist in menu development, and uphold health and safety standards while controlling waste and costs.

Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.