Sous Chef - Cape Town - Kendrick Recruitment

    Kendrick Recruitment
    Kendrick Recruitment Cape Town

    1 day ago

    R96,000 - R156,000 (ZAR) per year *
    Description

    Sous Chef – Luxury Hotel | Cape Town

    Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Sous Chef for a luxury hotel based in Cape Town. This role is ideal for a professional with a passion for fine dining, creativity, and maintaining exceptional 5-star culinary standards across both restaurant and villa operations.

    Salary: R25,000 per month

    Key Responsibilities:

    Kitchen Operations:

    • Run the kitchen effectively in the absence of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef

    • Ensure clear communication between the kitchen, restaurants, and villas

    • Verify that each chef receives the correct orders for tables

    • Check every dish leaving the kitchen for quality, presentation, quantity, and temperature

    • Maintain 5-star standards in food preparation, presentation, and cooking techniques

    • Work closely with the Food and Beverage department to achieve operational objectives

    • Exceed guest expectations by delivering consistent, high-quality cuisine

    • Assist in writing daily menus and make recommendations to guests

    • Taste all food daily to ensure quality standards

    • Take an active role in guest interaction, making menu suggestions when required
    Villa Operations:

    • Liaise with Reservations and Reception to prepare villas for guest arrivals

    • Ensure villas are stocked, prepared, and operational at least two hours before guest arrival

    • Maintain high food quality and presentation standards in villa service

    • Assist HOD during events and ensure villas are service-ready

    • Manage villa operational equipment and report maintenance issues

    • Minimise wastage and maintain cleanliness in villa kitchens

    • Ensure clear handovers for the next shift and remain available for guest requests
    Stock Control:

    • Ensure necessary stocks are available at the correct quality and quantity

    • Cultivate relationships with suppliers and place daily orders

    • Receive and check deliveries for quality compliance

    • Monitor storage, rotation, and stock levels of perishables and operational stock

    • Conduct monthly stock takes and ensure budgeted targets are met

    • Minimise breakages and wastage in assigned areas
    Key Skills:

    • Consistently innovative and creative

    • Excellent written and verbal communication

    • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

    • Problem-solving skills with attention to detail

    • Passion for delivering high-quality work
    Qualifications & Experience:

    • Culinary qualification preferred

    • Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role

    • Experience in a 5-star hotel environment

    • Fine dining experience essential

    • Previous yacht experience or similar role advantageous

    • Ability to work independently and host guests

    • Good communication skills; travel experience advantageous

    This role is suited to a proactive and highly motivated chef who thrives in a fast-paced, luxury hospitality environment and is committed to maintaining exceptional culinary standards.

    Candidates who are keen to apply are invited to submit their CV for consideration.


    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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