Junior Sous Chef; Junior Sous

Overview

At The Vineyard Hotel, we're more than just a team. Every staff member plays a crucial role in creating an exceptional guest experience. Our commitment to our staff goes beyond hospitality. We prioritise their well‑being, providing on‑demand healthcare, wellness activities, assistance with essentials, and healthy meals. We also offer growth opportunities through internal programs, trainee ships, study loans, and professional coaching for managers.

Comprehensive benefits, including medical aid, retirement and disability funding, are part of the package. Our care for our staff and our dedication to social and environmental responsibility sets us apart. Join our community that values respect, care, and growth.

• Assist in managing the kitchen and ensuring culinary service standards are met.
• Work with the Sous Chef to manage staff performance and conduct.
• Contribute to planning of food menu offerings, including costings, estimating food consumption, requisitioning or purchasing food.
• Ensure kitchen stations are prepped, stocked and run efficiently during service.
• Monitor and maintain guest experience with personalised attention during all service.
• Lead and manage the kitchen team; oversee pastry kitchen operation, maintaining quality and consistency.
• Oversee inventory, ordering supplies, and manage pastry department budget.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and training for all kitchen staff.
• Act as second‑in‑command in absence of the Sous Chef, ensuring food handling and cleanliness procedures comply with health and safety regulations.

• Matric Certificate and a Culinary Diploma.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy, up‑market establishment.
• Ability to work various shifts.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with other departments.
• Decisiveness, accuracy and commitment to quality; experience delegating, directing and planning.
• Results‑oriented mindset and ability to present key ideas.

• Medical aid, retirement and disability funding.
• Growth opportunities including internal programs, trainee ships, study loans and professional coaching.
• On‑demand healthcare, wellness activities, assistance with essentials, and healthy meals.
• Commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

Junior Sous Chef (Monthly Paid)

• Salary: ZAR/month + 0.
• Location:
  
  South Africa – Cape Town – Newlands.
• Job type:
  Permanent.
• Posting date:
  Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
• Closing date: 04 Mar 2026 21:59.

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information
Ashley Maloka