Cape Town Region: Executive Sous Chef | The Silo Hotel posted by The Royal Portfolio

April 14, 2026 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

The Royal Portfolio

Western Cape

Catering / hospitality

Job Description

About the Role

The Executive Sous Chef at The Silo Hotel plays a crucial role in assisting the Executive Chef in running the kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and contributing to the company’s purpose of providing a complete experience for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
Creative menu planning and correct food preparation for each outlet including banquets.
Stays aware of new items introduced onto the market and keeps up with the latest product trends.
Ensures that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly.
Prepares food items as per standard recipe cards while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.
Manages food stock levels within the culinary department areas in relevance to hotel occupancy and function forecasts.
Monitors financial budgets and goals, ensuring accurate management of food preparation equipment and its maintenance.
Maintains up-to-date culinary operations manuals and ensures adherence to company and hotel policies & procedures.
Oversees weekly work schedules and annual leave planners, supervising stewards and their activities.
Initiates relevant maintenance reports and work orders.
Delegates responsibilities to subordinates as required.

Requirements

Culinary diploma (or higher) from a recognized tertiary institution.
At least 10 years’ experience with 2 years in a senior management position.
Fair and firm management abilities with high influencing skills.
Strong administration skills.
Creative and innovative approach to food and beverage operations.
Hands-on approach to all operational aspects.
Excellent communication and computer skills.
Initiative, self-motivation, and training/coaching skills.

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Qualifications

None mentioned in the original job description.

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About Catering / hospitality Jobs in Western Cape

The Western Cape, with its stunning natural beauty and thriving economy, presents an exciting career landscape for those interested in the hospitality and catering industry. Typically, this sector is driven by tourism, offering a wide range of job opportunities across various establishments, from boutique hotels to fine dining restaurants.

Generally, salaries in the hospitality sector can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, entry-level positions may fall within the range of R200 000 – R400 000 per annum, while more senior roles can command higher figures, often ranging from R500 000 to over R1 million per annum. However, it’s essential to note that these are broad estimates and actual salaries can differ significantly.

Common skills required for a career in hospitality include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work well under pressure, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills. Additionally, knowledge of food safety and handling, basic first aid, and proficiency in Microsoft Office software are often considered essential. In more senior roles, management skills, financial acumen, and creativity may also be valued.

The Western Cape’s hospitality industry is often driven by the tourism sector, which encompasses various sub-sectors such as luxury resorts, boutique hotels, fine dining restaurants, and event management. Financial services, technology, and manufacturing are also common industries that employ catering staff. Generally, career progression in this field can involve moving from front-of-house to back-of-house roles, or transitioning into management positions.

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For those seeking a career in hospitality, there are various opportunities for development and advancement. Common career paths include working as a sous chef, restaurant manager, or events coordinator, before potentially moving into general management or even entrepreneurship. With experience and the right skills, it’s possible to transition into related fields such as food writing, culinary arts instruction, or even entrepreneurial ventures in the hospitality sector.

This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.

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