Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Luxury Hotel | Cape Town

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Sous Chef for a luxury hotel based in Cape Town. This role is ideal for a professional with a passion for fine dining, creativity, and maintaining exceptional 5-star culinary standards across both restaurant and villa operations.

Salary: R25,000 per month

Key Responsibilities:

Kitchen Operations:

• Run the kitchen effectively in the absence of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef

• Ensure clear communication between the kitchen, restaurants, and villas

• Verify that each chef receives the correct orders for tables

• Check every dish leaving the kitchen for quality, presentation, quantity, and temperature

• Maintain 5-star standards in food preparation, presentation, and cooking techniques

• Work closely with the Food and Beverage department to achieve operational objectives

• Exceed guest expectations by delivering consistent, high-quality cuisine

• Assist in writing daily menus and make recommendations to guests

• Taste all food daily to ensure quality standards

• Take an active role in guest interaction, making menu suggestions when required

Villa Operations:

• Liaise with Reservations and Reception to prepare villas for guest arrivals

• Ensure villas are stocked, prepared, and operational at least two hours before guest arrival

• Maintain high food quality and presentation standards in villa service

• Assist HOD during events and ensure villas are service-ready

• Manage villa operational equipment and report maintenance issues

• Minimise wastage and maintain cleanliness in villa kitchens

• Ensure clear handovers for the next shift and remain available for guest requests

Stock Control:

• Ensure necessary stocks are available at the correct quality and quantity

• Cultivate relationships with suppliers and place daily orders

• Receive and check deliveries for quality compliance

• Monitor storage, rotation, and stock levels of perishables and operational stock

• Conduct monthly stock takes and ensure budgeted targets are met

• Minimise breakages and wastage in assigned areas

Key

Skills:

• Consistently innovative and creative

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Passion for delivering high-quality work

Qualifications &

Experience:

• Culinary qualification preferred

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role

• Experience in a 5-star hotel environment

• Fine dining experience essential

• Previous yacht experience or similar role advantageous

• Ability to work independently and host guests

• Good communication skills; travel experience advantageous

This role is suited to a proactive and highly motivated chef who thrives in a fast-paced, luxury hospitality environment and is committed to maintaining exceptional culinary standards.

Candidates who are keen to apply are invited to submit their CV for consideration.