Luxury Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Craft Menus, Train Team

HotelJobs; Muldersdrift; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

5* Mountain Hotel & Spa in Muldersdrift is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and to maintain exceptional food quality. You will lead the kitchen team, oversee service in the Head Chef’s absence, and help develop menus while ensuring high presentation standards.

Ideal candidates will have a recognised culinary qualification and proven ability to manage staff, costs and compliance with hygiene and safety guidelines in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Recognised culinary qualification preferred.
• Experience in luxury hotel, lodge or high-end restaurant.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and management.
• Lead the kitchen team and oversee service in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Prepare and present dishes to consistently high standards.
• Assist with menu development, recipe refinement and seasonal specials.
• Maintain recipe specifications, portion controls and plating standards.
• Coordinate preparation and service across kitchen sections.
• Train, mentor and supervise kitchen staff.
• Monitor food costs, minimise wastage and maintain stock control.
• Assist with ordering, receiving deliveries and checking ingredient quality.
• Ensure correct food storage, labeling and stock rotation.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, food safety and health and safety standards.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Work with front-of-house to accommodate dietary requirements.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Hygiene

Dietary knowledge

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Pressure management

Shift work

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

5* Mountain Hotel & Spa in Muldersdrift is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and to maintain exceptional food quality. You will lead the kitchen team, oversee service in the Head Chef’s absence, and help develop menus while ensuring high presentation standards.

Ideal candidates will have a recognised culinary qualification and proven ability to manage staff, costs and compliance with hygiene and safety guidelines in a luxury setting.