Sous Chef

Rick'S Cafe Americain - Restaurant & Bar; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established restaurant in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and maintaining high culinary standards. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of sous chef experience, a culinary degree, and strong leadership skills. This role is full-time and permanent, focusing on delivering exceptional Mediterranean cuisine in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef role.
• 6+ years of hospitality chefing experience.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Contribute to menu planning and development.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Monitor inventory and ordering of ingredients.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are looking for a Sous ChefWe're a well-established restaurant seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team.

Our restaurant is committed to serving high-quality, seasonal Mediterranean dishes in a fast-paced and energetic environment.

Job Summary

As our ideal candidate, you'll assist the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, maintaining high culinary standards, and contributing to menu development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, including food preparation, presentation, and plating
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff to ensure high standards and efficiency
• Contribute to menu planning, development, and implementation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and storage of ingredients and supplies
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef role - must have 6+ years hospitality chefing experience.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation
• Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations
• Creativity, passion, and commitment to delivering exceptional cuisine

If you're a motivated and talented Sous Chef looking for a new challenge, please submit your resume and a portfolio of your work. Please read the above.

We can't wait to hear from you

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay : From R

• Experience : sous chef : 2 years (Required)
• chefingin an upmarket restaurant or Hoteling : 6 years (Required)
• Language : english / write and read (Required)
• Location : Cape Town, Western Cape
• Work Location : In person