Senior Sous Chef | Luxury Hotel | Cape Town
Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Sous Chef for a luxury hotel 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.
Package & Benefits
⢠Salary: R26,000 per month
⢠Live-out position
Location: Cape Town
Property Type: Luxury Hotel
Key Responsibilities
⢠Supervise and support daily kitchen operations in line with senior management direction
⢠Assist with planning, organising and coordinating kitchen workflows and service delivery
⢠Ensure high standards of food preparation, presentation and timing at all times
⢠Prepare and cook dishes to required standards, assisting across all kitchen sections when needed
⢠Support menu planning and recipe development alongside senior chefs
⢠Train, mentor and support junior kitchen staff
⢠Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene standards
⢠Assist with stock control, ordering and monitoring kitchen supplies
⢠Manage stock rotation and minimise food wastage
⢠Assist with stock takes and monitor kitchen costs
⢠Support recipe management, updates and staff training on new dishes
⢠Ensure all kitchen areas are clean, organised and properly maintained
⢠Assist with staff performance management and operational discipline where required
⢠Report equipment faults or hazards and support maintenance processes
⢠Handle 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 effectively 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
⢠Passion for culinary excellence and continuous professional development
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated culinary professional to advance their career within a luxury hotel environment while contributing to exceptional dining experiences.