Junior Sous Chef

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Our client, a well-known establishment within the hospitality industry on the Durbanville Wine Route, is currently recruiting for a Junior Sous Chef to strengthen their culinary team.
Requirements & Responsibilities:

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Junior Sous Chef, or a Senior CDP seeking promotion or growth in a similar role (non-negotiable)
  • Required to oversee the daily running of the kitchen
  • Menu and function planning
  • Keeping up to date with current food trends and seasonal changes
  • Supervision and leadership of a small kitchen team
  • Maintaining a consistently high standard of food quality, presentation, and service
  • Strong control of food costs, weekly stock takes, ordering, cleanliness, and hygiene standards
  • Experience in all sections of the kitchen will be an advantage (but not essential)
  • Professional culinary training is a prerequisite, or proven in-house training in a similar leadership role with a minimum of 2 years' in-house experience
  • Own reliable transport is essential (non-negotiable; public transport will not be suitable)
  • Must be presentable, with excellent communication skills
  • A team player with passion for the industry
  • Able to work well under pressure, punctual, teachable, and able to lead by example
  • Reporting directly to the General Manager
  • Must be able and willing to work weekends, public holidays, overtime, and occasional evening functions when required
This role offers a great opportunity for growth within the company for the right candidate. The salary offered is R12 500 maximum.
Application Requirements:
Applicants are required to email:
  • A short, recently updated CV
  • Contactable references
  • A recent photo
  • A portfolio of your own work
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1627688
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R12,000-12,500 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned