Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-10-16
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Junior
Experience: Between 1 - 3 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Commis Chef - Luxury Restaurant - Stellenbosch South Africa
A refined elegant luxury restaurant in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is hiring a Commis Chef to support its kitchen brigade in preparing and presenting quality dishes to the highest standards.
Description
Our client is a renowned luxury estate restaurant nestled in the Cape Winelands, known for exceptional culinary experiences.
They are seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their professional team. This role is perfect for a chef early in their career who is ready to learn, grow, and contribute to a fast-paced, high-end kitchen.
You will assist with food preparation and mise-en-place, follow health and safety procedures, and maintain a clean and efficient working environment. This is a hands-on role that requires initiative, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work as part of a focused and quality-driven team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and hardworking chef to build their career in one of the Winelands most sophisticated culinary environments.
Compensation & Benefits:

• Cost-to-company salary, competitive for the level

Minimum Requirements

• Culinary diploma or certificate plus Grade 12
• Preferably 1-2 years' experience in commis chef roles in a luxury restaurant environment
• Strong attention to detail, good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards

Skills Required