Snr Sous Chef- Stellenbosch

HotelJobs; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our hotel kitchen team in Stellenbosch. You will support the Executive Chef and Head Chef in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for guests in a high-end hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years' kitchen experience, strong leadership and coaching skills, excellent culinary and presentation knowledge, and a proven ability to manage food costs, stock and kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant kitchen experience, ideally in high-end hospitality.
• Proven leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Excellent culinary, presentation & operational knowledge.
• Strong food cost, stock & kitchen management skills.
• Passion for seasonal, sustainable & locally sourced cuisine.
• Hands-on, energetic leadership style and ability to lead from the front.
• Relevant culinary qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef and Head Chef in delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team, ensuring high standards.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation and service quality.
• Monitor food costs, stock levels and kitchen operations.
• Ensure safety and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Culinary excellence

Pressure leadership

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

SENIOR SOUS CHEF – HOTEL KITCHEN

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced, hands-on Senior Sous Chef to join a dynamic hotel kitchen team and support the Executive Chef and Head Chef in delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant kitchen experience ; ideally in high-end hospitality
• Strong leadership, coaching & team development skills
• Excellent culinary, presentation & operational knowledge
• Strong food cost, stock & kitchen management skills
• Passion for seasonal, sustainable & locally sourced cuisine
• Hands-on, energetic leadership style
• Ability to thrive under pressure and lead from the front
• Relevant culinary qualification advantageous

A passion for sustainability, quality and exceptional guest experiences is essential.

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career?