Sous Chef | Wine Farm | Stellenbosch, Western Cape | Lb

HotelJobs; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef for a prestigious wine farm in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation, and ensuring the smooth running of a high-end kitchen.

You will lead a kitchen team, manage stock and costs, uphold food safety standards, and contribute to menu development and seasonal specials in a demanding hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen role.
• Experience in a luxury hotel, restaurant or wine estate environment is advantageous.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of modern food trends.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Good understanding of kitchen cost control, stock management and food safety.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for food, creativity and attention to detail.
• Hands-on professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with the daily management of kitchen operations.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation to ensure consistent quality.
• Supervise; motivate and support the kitchen team.
• Ensure menus and dishes are prepared to the required standards.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering and kitchen inventory.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development and seasonal specials.
• Manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ensure efficient service delivery during busy periods.
• Minimise food wastage and maintain effective cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Food safety

Cost control

Team management

Job description

Sous Chef | Wine Farm | Stellenbosch, Western Cape Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef for a prestigious wine farm in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef in overseeing the daily kitchen operations, maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation, and ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen within a high-end hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with the daily management of kitchen operations.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation to ensure consistent quality.
• Supervise; motivate and support the kitchen team.
• Ensure menus and dishes are prepared to the required standards.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering and kitchen inventory.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development and seasonal specials.
• Manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ensure efficient service delivery during busy periods.
• Minimise food wastage and maintain effective cost control.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen position.
• Experience within a luxury hotel, restaurant or wine estate environment would be advantageous.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of modern food trends.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Good understanding of kitchen cost control, stock management and food safety.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for food, creativity and attention to detail.
• Professional attitude and a hands‑on approach.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.

If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.