Lead Sous Chef: Team Leadership & Kitchen Quality

Karen Tupper Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Karen Tupper Recruitment in Wes-Kaap is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen staff, oversee stock, and maintain high-quality food preparation and presentation. The role requires leadership, organizational skills, and a Diploma in Culinary Arts.

Responsibilities include staff training, menu collaboration with the head chef, health and safety compliance, and ensuring consistent dish quality and temperature across all services.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a kitchen or restaurant setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team guidance.
• Ability to develop junior staff and ensure quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the kitchen staff in the chef’s absence.
• Guide junior kitchen staff on line cooking, food prep and dish plating.
• Oversee and organize kitchen stock and ingredients.
• Ensure FIFO and proper dating for quality assurance.
• Keep cooking stations stocked before and during peak hours.
• Train and assess staff on the job.
• Manage food ordering, record-keeping and waste reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Customer-service

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Karen Tupper Recruitment in Wes-Kaap is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen staff, oversee stock, and maintain high-quality food preparation and presentation. The role requires leadership, organizational skills, and a Diploma in Culinary Arts.

Responsibilities include staff training, menu collaboration with the head chef, health and safety compliance, and ensuring consistent dish quality and temperature across all services.