Sous Chef - Japanese Fine Dining Restaurant

Extraordinary Solutions; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional kitchen culture

Exposure to high-quality produce

Job summary

A luxury dining establishment in Stellenbosch seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join their culinary team. You will support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and ensuring high-quality dish execution rooted in Japanese culinary principles. The ideal candidate will have experience in fine dining and exceptional attention to detail. This position offers competitive remuneration in a disciplined kitchen culture that values craftsmanship and product integrity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in fine dining.
• Understanding of Japanese cuisine or a willingness to learn.
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen brigade.
• Ensure precise execution of Japanese-inspired dishes.
• Maintain hygiene and organization in the kitchen.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal changes.
• Manage stock control and waste reduction.
• Uphold a calm, disciplined, and focused service culture.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Japanese cuisine knowledge

Ability to train others

Calm under pressure

Job description

Sous Chef – Japanese Fine Dining Restaurant

Location: Stellenbosch | Luxury Wine Estate

An intimate, high-end Japanese fine-dining restaurant situated on a prestigious wine estate in Stellenbosch is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to join its culinary team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a refined, detail-driven kitchen where precision, restraint, and respect for ingredients are paramount.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head Chef, the Sous Chef will play a key role in the daily running of the kitchen, supporting service excellence while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation expected in a luxury fine-dining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading and managing the kitchen brigade
• Ensure consistent, precise execution of dishes rooted in Japanese culinary principles
• Maintain impeccable standards of hygiene, organisation, and mise en place
• Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen team members
• Assist with menu development, tastings, and seasonal changes
• Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction
• Uphold a calm, disciplined, and focused service culture

About You

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie within fine dining or luxury hospitality
• Understanding of Japanese cuisine and techniques, or a strong technical foundation with a genuine willingness to learn
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistency
• Calm, confident leadership style with a hands‑on approach
• Passion for craftsmanship, product integrity, and continuous improvement
• Ability to thrive in a high‑expectation, intimate service environment

What’s on Offer

• A rare opportunity to work within a prestigious luxury hospitality setting
• Exposure to exceptional produce, refined techniques, and world‑class standards
• A professional, respectful, and disciplined kitchen culture
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience

To apply: Please submit your CV and a brief motivation outlining your relevant experience.