Job Description
About the Role
Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef for a luxury hotel based in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to join a high-performing kitchen team within a premium hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising and supporting daily kitchen operations in line with senior management direction
- Assisting with planning, organising, and coordinating kitchen workflows and service delivery
- Ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation, and timing at all times
- Preparing and cooking dishes to required standards and assisting across all sections when needed
- Supporting menu planning and recipe development alongside senior chefs
- Training, mentoring, and supporting junior kitchen staff
- Ensuring compliance with strict health, safety, and hygiene standards
- Assisting with stock control, ordering, and monitoring kitchen supplies
- Managing stock rotation and minimising food wastage
- Assisting with stock takes and monitoring kitchen costs
- Supporting recipe management, updates, and staff training on new dishes
- Ensuring all kitchen areas are clean, organised, and properly maintained
- Assisting with staff performance management and operational discipline where required
- Ensuring all equipment is maintained and reporting any faults or hazards
- Supporting general kitchen administration and operational duties as required
Requirements
Certificate or Diploma in Professional Cookery
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar kitchen role
Strong culinary skills with excellent attention to detail
Solid understanding of kitchen operations, stock control, and food costing
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong leadership qualities with a hands-on approach
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
Qualifications
No formal qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
How to Apply
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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.
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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