Senior Sous Chef | Ls

HotelJobs; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Sous Chef to join a prestigious wine farm property in Stellenbosch. You will support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

The ideal candidate has luxury hospitality experience, strong leadership, and a passion for creative culinary innovation, menu development and maintaining five-star standards across service periods.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional culinary qualification.
• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Excellent understanding of food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Passionate about creativity, quality, and guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with the overall management of kitchen operations.
• Lead and supervise junior chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring high performance and development.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and consistency across all service periods.
• Contribute to menu planning, recipe development, and creative culinary innovation.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health & safety standards.
• Support service during busy periods, maintaining smooth kitchen flow.
• Conduct effective section handovers and communicate operational requirements.
• Uphold the property's five-star hospitality and culinary standards.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Menu planning

Stock management

Communication skills

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Senior Sous Chef | Prestigious Wine Farm | Stellenbosch

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Sous Chef to join a luxury wine farm property in Stellenbosch. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to step into a senior leadership role, supporting the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
• Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
• Full-time position

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with the overall management of kitchen operations
• Lead and supervise junior chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring high performance and development
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and consistency across all service periods
• Contribute to menu planning, recipe development, and creative culinary innovation
• Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health & safety standards
• Support service during busy periods, maintaining smooth kitchen flow
• Conduct effective section handovers and communicate operational requirements
• Uphold the property's five-star hospitality and culinary standards

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised professional culinary qualification
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury hospitality environment
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations
• Excellent understanding of food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Proven leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Passionate about creativity, quality, and exceptional guest experiences

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on and creative culinary leader with strong organisational skills, excellent guest-service awareness, and the drive to deliver world-class dining experiences at one of Stellenbosch’s most prestigious wine farm properties.