Luxury Hotel Sous Chef - Cape Town

Kendrick Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join a luxury hotel in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role contributes to high-standard food preparation and service within a luxury hospitality environment.

Key responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef, overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining quality and hygiene, supporting menu development, and leading staff to ensure an efficient team during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen role within a luxury hotel, lodge or high-end restaurant.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality food and presentation.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• A sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation to maintain high standards.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Support menu planning, recipe development and new dishes.
• Supervise, train and motivate kitchen staff to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Communication

Food safety

Cost control

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join a luxury hotel in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role contributes to high-standard food preparation and service within a luxury hospitality environment.

Key responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef, overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining quality and hygiene, supporting menu development, and leading staff to ensure an efficient team during busy service periods.