Sous Chef - Canopy by Hilton Cape Town

Hilton; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Canopy by Hilton Cape Town is seeking a Sous Chef to assist in managing kitchen operations while ensuring excellent guest experiences. The role includes food production, compliance with health standards, and managing kitchen staff. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and strong supervisory skills, along with creativity in food preparation.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications for this role.
• Strong supervisory skills and excellent communication.
• Current valid trade qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef.
• Ensure food quality and compliance with legislation.
• Contribute to menu creation and manage guest relations.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Supervisory skills

Multi-tasking

Creativity in food production

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Job title : Sous Chef - Canopy by Hilton Cape Town

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : June 20, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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What will I be doing?

• A Sous Chef, will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience.
• A Sous Chef will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs.

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure foods are of good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
• Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
• Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
• Be environmentally aware

What are we looking for?

• A Sous Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow :
• Relevant qualifications for this role
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong supervisory skills
• A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
• A creative approach to the production of food