Job Description

Location:

WedgeView Country House & Spa, Stellenbosch

Employment Type:

Full-Time (196 hours per month)

About WedgeView Country House & Spa

WedgeView Country House & Spa is a luxury boutique guesthouse set amidst the vineyards of the Stellenbosch Winelands. Our on-site bistro-style restaurant provides guests with a lovely food experience throughout the day -- from hearty breakfasts to refined lunches and dinners -- all prepared with care, creativity, and fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and reliable

Cook/Chef

to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have formal culinary training, a strong understanding of bistro-style a la carte cuisine, and the ability to deliver consistently high-quality dishes across

breakfast, lunch, and dinner service

.

This role requires a hands-on team player with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine love for good food and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook a variety of

breakfast, lunch, and dinner

dishes to a consistently high standard. Assist in developing and updating seasonal menus and daily specials. Ensure food quality, freshness, and presentation meet WedgeView's standards. Set up and maintain stations with all necessary ingredients and equipment (mise en place). Ensure kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety compliance at all times. Manage stock rotation, storage, and portion control to minimise waste. Communicate effectively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams. Support smooth kitchen operations and maintain a positive, professional work environment.

Requirements

Formal chef training (Chef School Diploma or equivalent qualification). Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a restaurant, hotel, or guesthouse kitchen. Experience preparing both a la carte and plated breakfast, lunch and dinner service. Strong understanding of modern cooking and presentation techniques. Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management skills. Able to manage a small kitchen team and lead by example. Ability to work under pressure and maintain attention to detail. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

What We Offer

Full-time position (196 hours per month). Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications). Supportive and professional working environment. Beautiful workplace setting in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands. Opportunity to grow within a well-established hospitality business.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, references, and a brief cover letter to

accounts@wedgeview.co.za

with the subject line

"Chef Application - WedgeView Country House & Spa."

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: R9000,00 - R13000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Stellenbosch, Western Cape 7604: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):

The candidate must have own transport or is able to commute to work and back.
Experience:

Chef: 2 years (Required)
Location:

Stellenbosch, Western Cape 7604 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person