Senior Sous Chef - Lead 5★ Hotel Kitchen & Innovation

Kendrick Recruitment; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury hotel in George is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to manage and oversee culinary operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years culinary experience, with at least 3 years in a Sous Chef role in a 5-star environment. Responsibilities include training staff, managing costs, and delivering exceptional food quality. This full-time position offers a negotiable salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of culinary experience with 3 years in a Sous Chef role within a 5-star hotel or resort.
• Classical training and solid foundation in fine dining techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and quality control of all culinary operations.
• Deliver a 5-star culinary offering across all outlets and restaurants.
• Train, mentor and guide junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Labor Cost Analysis

Catering

Cooking

Cost Control

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

Minimum 3‑year Chefs Diploma from an internationally recognized institution

Job description

A prestigious luxury hotel in George is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to manage and oversee culinary operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years culinary experience, with at least 3 years in a Sous Chef role in a 5-star environment. Responsibilities include training staff, managing costs, and delivering exceptional food quality. This full-time position offers a negotiable salary based on experience.