Sous Chef - Award-Winning Fine Dining Restaurant - Stellenbosch
South Africa Western Cape Cape Town
Salary Market Related
Sous Chef - Award-Winning Fine Dining Restaurant - Stellenbosch
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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.
Description
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.
Minimum Requirements
- 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