Franschhoek: Sous Chef – Luxury Wine Estate – Franschhoek | Lb posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Sous Chef – Luxury Wine Estate, Franschhoek Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a creative and passionate Sous Chef to join a prestigious luxury wine estate in Franschhoek. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented culinary professional to lead a kitchen team, create exquisite dishes, and support a world-class dining experience in one of South Africa’s most renowned wine regions. What’s on offer: * Salary: R25,000 – R28,000 per month * Work in a luxury, high-end hospitality environment * Opportunity to develop leadership skills and advance your culinary career The Role: The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and maintaining the highest culinary standards. Key responsibilities include: * Assisting in menu planning and recipe development * Preparing and presenting dishes to luxury hospitality standards * Supervising and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring smooth workflow * Maintaining hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards in the kitchen * Managing inventory, stock levels, and ordering ingredients * Collaborating with the culinary and F&B teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences * Contributing to seasonal and special event menus Who they’re looking for: * Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in fine dining or luxury hospitality * Strong leadership, team management, and organisational skills * Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about culinary excellence * Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment * Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen management systems * Flexible and willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays If you are passionate about food, enjoy leading a team, and want to create unforgettable dining experiences in a luxury wine estate setting, this is the role for you! Apply now: Send your CV today!