Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A prominent restaurant in the Winelands is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for the summer season. The role involves supporting the Head Chef, maintaining food quality, training junior staff, and ensuring hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in a high-quality kitchen and a passion for creative, local cuisine. Immediate availability is preferred.

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

Labor Cost Analysis

Catering

Knife Skills

Job description

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)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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 emailprotected 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