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Sous Chef - Cape Winelands (Permanent) Fine dinning
Job summary
A leading 5-star property in Cape Town is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and maintaining hygiene standards. The suitable candidate will have an accredited culinary qualification and 3-5 years of experience in a fine-dining kitchen.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience in a fine-dining or 5-star kitchen.
- Knowledge of HACCP and R638 food safety compliance.
- Must be eligible to work in South Africa.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily kitchen operations and lead service in the Executive Chef's absence.
- Oversee food preparation, quality control, plating, and consistency.
- Manage stock, portioning, and supplier coordination.
Skills
Education
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.
- 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
- 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)
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