Sous Chef

The HEINEKEN Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Cape Town seeks a culinary professional to support the Head Chef by preparing and presenting high-quality dishes, assisting in menu development, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should possess a relevant culinary qualification and have 2-4 years of experience in a similar environment. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to train kitchen staff.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant working experience in a similar environment.
• Must maintain a high level of standards and professional demeanor.
• Self-driven, proactive, and motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high quality dishes.
• Assist in creating menu items and developing dishes.
• Manage kitchen and food safety standards.
• Train and monitor kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Strong administrative skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Training and development skills

Attention to health and safety

Education

Tertiary Qualification (Certificate/Diploma)

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?
Job Grade:06
Location: Cape Town - Durbanville Hills
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce - Marketing - Sponsorship
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 147184
Closing Date: 11/11/2025

Purpose of the job

Support and assist Head Chef and Chef of the Restaurants, utilizing their culinary expertise to create appetizing dishes for diners to enjoy and ensuring that the food meets high-quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high quality dishes within the speciality section.
• Assist the Head Chef and Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes.
• Prepare an assortment of food.
• Assist with the management of health and safety regulations and rules.
• Assist with the management of food hygiene practices.
• Manage and train any Commis and CDP Chefs.
• Monitor portion and waste control.
• Oversee the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards.

Education & Experience

• A recognized, relevant Tertiary Qualification ie Certificate / Diploma with a certified culinary institute
• 2-4 Years of relavent working experience in a similar environment
• Strong administrative, organizing, skills, training and development of all staff
• Computer literate in MS Office/Pilot
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be able to work independently, accurately and under pressure.
• High attention to all health and saftey rules.
• The ability to multi-task and flexi time working hours.
• Maintain a high level of standards and professional demeanour
• A self-driven, pro- active and motivated person with an open mind and a positive work ethic.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.