Senior Sous Chef – Luxury Hotel – Cape Town
South Africa Western Cape Cape Town
ZAR 35000 - 40000 Monthly
Senior Sous Chef – Luxury Hotel – Cape Town
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Senior Sous Chef – Luxury Hotel – Cape Town
Our client, a world-renowned luxury hotel in Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional culinary experiences across multiple outlets. This is a hands-on leadership role with a focus on fine dining, banquet operations, and innovative menu development. The position offers a competitive salary of R35,000 – R40,000 per month.
Description
The Senior Sous Chef will assist in managing all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. You will supervise and mentor kitchen teams, oversee daily prep, and coordinate with other departments to deliver flawless guest experiences.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist the Executive Chef in planning, preparing, and presenting menus across all outlets, including fine dining, banquets, and in-room dining.
- Supervise, train, and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff to maintain consistent quality and productivity.
- Maintain strict hygiene, safety, and operational standards throughout the kitchen.
- Monitor inventory, manage food costs, and implement efficient workflow practices.
- Collaborate with F&B and service teams to ensure smooth operations and exceptional guest service.
- Contribute to menu development, seasonal dishes, and food-and-beverage pairing initiatives.
- Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Salary: R35,000 – R40,000 per month
Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter.
Minimum Requirements
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in luxury hotel or fine dining environments.
- Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
- Expertise in classical and contemporary cuisine, with a focus on quality, presentation, and innovation.
- Solid understanding of kitchen operations, stock control, food costing, and hygiene standards.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays, and high-volume periods.