Franschhoek: Sous Chef 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 restaurants 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.