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

Sous Chef – Luxury Restaurant | Franschhoek Location: Franschhoek Property Type: Luxury Restaurant Salary: Negotiable DOE Position Overview: Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join a prestigious luxury restaurant in Franschhoek. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a fine dining or high-end restaurant environment. Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Excellent knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation standards. Understanding of health, safety, and food hygiene regulations. Creative approach to menu planning and dish development. Strong organisational and time management abilities. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Head Chef in managing all kitchen operations. Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff to ensure high standards are maintained. Prepare and cook dishes to the restaurant’s established quality and presentation standards. Support menu planning and contribute to creative dish development. Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment. Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations. Assist in maintaining smooth workflow and coordination between kitchen and service staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced culinary professional to join a high-end restaurant and contribute to a distinguished dining experience in Franschhoek.