Sous Chef

Vine Recruitment; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a kitchen team in the picturesque Winelands for the summer season. Responsibilities include supporting the Head Chef, supervising staff, and ensuring high food quality. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a passion for seasonal produce. This full-time position requires immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a high-quality kitchen.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Passion for local seasonal produce and creative cuisine.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality presentation and consistency.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff.
• Assist with menu planning, stock control and kitchen administration.
• Ensure hygiene safety and cleanliness standards are met at all times.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Labor Cost Analysis

Catering

Cooking

Cost Control

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Job description

Reference : CPT000328-AE-1

Our client is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join their kitchen team for the summer season through April . Situated in the heart of the beautiful Winelands their restaurant celebrates fresh seasonal ingredients and modern country cuisine.

Location : Winelands Western Cape

Contract : Seasonal (Now April)

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards of food quality presentation and consistency
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff
• Assist with menu planning, stock control and kitchen administration
• Ensure hygiene safety and cleanliness standards are met at all times

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a high-quality kitchen
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Passion for local seasonal produce and creative cuisine
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment

Available immediately or within short notice

Please email your CV through to with a photo salary expectation location and availability

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Labor Cost Analysis, Catering, Cooking, Cost Control, Sanitation, Knife Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 1 - 1