Sous Chef - Award-Winning Fine Dining Restaurant - Stellenbosch

Pay

Market related

Type

Permanent

Sector

Hospitality & Catering

Closes

in 9 days

Recruiter

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About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sous Chef to join the culinary team of an award-winning fine dining restaurant in Stellenbosch. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented senior chef with strong leadership skills, exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering consistently outstanding cuisine within a luxury hospitality environment.

• Working closely with the Head Chef, the Sous Chef will assist with the day-to-day management of the kitchen, taking responsibility for the operation in the Head Chef's absence.
• You will lead and develop junior chefs, oversee food preparation and plating, maintain exceptional quality and presentation standards and ensure every dish leaving the kitchen meets the restaurant's requirements.
• The role includes managing kitchen stock and ingredients, FIFO controls, ordering, waste reduction and food costs. You will assist with menu development, staff training, rosters and maintaining excellent kitchen organisation.
• You will also ensure the culinary team is fully prepared for daily reservations, special events and menu requirements while maintaining rigorous health, safety and hygiene standards.

What they're looking for

• Culinary Diploma or recognised professional culinary qualification
• Approximately 4 years' previous experience in a senior chef role
• Previous fine dining or luxury hospitality experience highly advantageous
• Strong kitchen leadership and staff management skills
• Excellent food preparation, cooking and plating standards
• Experience with stock control, ordering and waste management
• Understanding of food cost and budgetary controls
• Ability to train, assess and mentor junior chefs
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality control
• Basic Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills
• Own reliable transport and valid driver's licence
• Able to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Market Related
• Permanent full-time position
• Opportunity to work within an award-winning luxury culinary environment in the Cape Winelands