Sous Chef- Simon’s Town

HospitalityandOutdoor; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitality and Outdoor in Simon's Town, Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a boutique hotel. You will lead daily kitchen operations under the Head Chef, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction.

We require at least 3 years in a 4/5-star lodge environment, strong leadership, and skills in menu planning, stock control, and staff rostering. Competitive monthly salary of R15,000–R18,000 commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' Sous Chef or Head Chef experience in a 4/5-star lodge environment.
• Cooking and hygiene qualifications beneficial.
• Experience in menu compilation, implementation and food presentation.
• Ability to coordinate and manage a kitchen team effectively.
• Experience with stock ordering, stock control and rostering.
• Good knowledge of dietary requirements and guest requests.
• Ability to create and maintain written control documents and training manuals.
• Understanding of budgeting, planning and departmental administration.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The Sous Chef will oversee daily kitchen operations under the Head Chef and assume full responsibility in their absence.
• Duties include supervising food preparation, maintaining quality and presentation, and managing portions.
• Manage stock rotation and kitchen hygiene, and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Minimise wastage and develop junior kitchen staff, implement training standards and ensure smooth shift handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Stock control

Staff rostering

Dietary knowledge

Training manuals

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Cooking qualifications

Hygiene qualifications

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor

Starting Date: December 2026

Establishment: Hotel (Boutique)

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Sous Chef to join an established boutique hotel in Simon's Town, Cape Town. This hospitality opportunity is ideal for a skilled kitchen professional with strong leadership abilities, excellent culinary knowledge and previous experience in a high-end 4/5-star establishment. The successful candidate will assist in managing the kitchen operation, maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation, and ensuring efficient daily kitchen operations. If you are passionate about food, team development and delivering outstanding guest dining experiences, this could be the ideal next step in your chef career.

Sous Chef Job Requirements – Boutique Hotel

• Minimum 3 years' previous Sous Chef or Head Chef experience in a 4/5-star lodge environment (essential).
• Cooking and hygiene qualifications (beneficial).
• Experience in menu compilation, implementation and food presentation.
• Ability to coordinate and manage a kitchen team effectively.
• Experience with stock ordering, stock control and staff rostering.
• Good knowledge of dietary requirements and specialised guest requests.
• Ability to create and maintain written control documents and training manuals.
• Understanding of budgeting, planning and departmental administration.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Sous Chef Package – Simon's Town

• Salary: R15,000 - R18,000 per month, depending on experience.

Job Details

• Full Time
• Western Cape
• Posted 3 days ago
• R 18 000 pm R / Month

The Sous Chef will oversee daily kitchen operations under the Head Chef and assume full responsibility in their absence. Duties include supervising food preparation, maintaining consistent quality and presentation, managing portion control, stock rotation and kitchen hygiene. The successful candidate will also assist with equipment maintenance, minimise wastage, develop junior kitchen staff, implement training standards and ensure accurate shift handovers, including all guest requirements. Strong attention to detail and effective kitchen management will be essential.