Sous Chef - Various locations / National

MyCareerCraft; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading 5-star property in Cape Town seeks a passionate Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations and maintaining culinary excellence. Your role includes supervising daily kitchen activities, overseeing food preparation, and enforcing food safety standards while training junior chefs. Candidates should have an accredited culinary qualification and 3-5 years of experience in a fine-dining kitchen. This opportunity includes a strong focus on leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in a fine-dining or 5-star kitchen.
• Proven leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of HACCP and R638 food safety compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and lead service in the Executive Chef's absence.
• Oversee food preparation, quality control, plating, and consistency.
• Enforce hygiene and HACCP standards as per South African food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of HACCP

Education

Accredited Culinary Qualification (NQF Level 5)

Job description

About the Role

A leading 5-star property seeks a passionate Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, maintaining culinary excellence, and upholding food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and lead service in the Executive Chef's absence
• Oversee food preparation, quality control, plating, and consistency
• Support menu development and cost control
• Manage stock, portioning, and supplier coordination
• Enforce hygiene and HACCP standards as per South African food safety regulations
• Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff

Requirements

• Accredited Culinary Qualification (minimum NQF Level 5 or above)
• 3-5 years experience in a fine-dining or 5-star kitchen
• Proven leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of HACCP and R638 food safety compliance
• Must be eligible to work in South Africa (valid work permit if foreign national)