Sous Chef

Kendrick Recruitment; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury boutique hotel in Ballito is seeking a skilled Temp Sous Chef to join their team for a three-month temporary contract. This role involves supporting the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, preparing high-quality dishes, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in luxury hospitality, strong culinary skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a prestigious setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Professional, reliable, and adaptable to a temporary contract environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Prepare and present dishes to the hotel’s high-quality standards.
• Assist in supervising junior kitchen staff and maintaining smooth workflow.
• Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, and safety regulations.
• Contribute to menu execution and daily kitchen organisation.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Temp Sous Chef | Luxury Boutique Hotel

Location: Ballito

Salary: Negotiable DOE | Live-out

Contract: 3-month temporary contract

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a skilled Temp Sous Chef to join a luxury boutique hotel in Ballito for a short-term, three-month contract. This role is ideal for a motivated culinary professional with experience in high-end hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Prepare and present dishes to the hotel’s high-quality standards.
• Assist in supervising junior kitchen staff and maintaining smooth workflow.
• Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, and safety regulations.
• Contribute to menu execution and daily kitchen organisation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment.
• Strong culinary skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Professional, reliable, and adaptable to a temporary contract environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled chef to gain short-term experience in a prestigious boutique hotel setting.