Senior Sous Chef: Lead a Luxury Hotel Kitchen

HotelJobs; Muldersdrift; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

5* Mountain Hotel & Spa in Muldersdrift is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our culinary team and support the Head Chef in leading kitchen operations. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate across kitchen sections, ensure exceptional food quality and presentation, and contribute to menu development, costing and stock control while maintaining strict food safety standards.

We value calm leadership, attention to detail and a hands-on approach in a high-end setting, with shifts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Sous Chef in 5-star hotels or luxury settings.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multiple kitchen sections.
• Experience with menu development, costing and stock control.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, allergens and dietary requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Hands-on approach and ability to mentor junior chefs.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and supervise staff.
• Lead kitchen in Head Chef's absence and ensure service readiness.
• Coordinate preparation and service across kitchen sections.
• Maintain consistent quality, flavour, and presentation.
• Assist with menu development, specials, costing and stock control.
• Monitor food costs and wastage to support profitability.
• Work with front-of-house to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Hands-on leadership

Menu development

Recipe costing

Stock control

Food safety

Allergens & dietary needs

Staff mentoring

Shift flexibility

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

5* Mountain Hotel & Spa in Muldersdrift is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our culinary team and support the Head Chef in leading kitchen operations. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate across kitchen sections, ensure exceptional food quality and presentation, and contribute to menu development, costing and stock control while maintaining strict food safety standards.

We value calm leadership, attention to detail and a hands-on approach in a high-end setting, with shifts