Sous Chef

In brief

**Overview** Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef for a prestigious wine farm located in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This role involves supporting the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation, and ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen within a high-end hospitality environment. The salary for this position is negotiable, depending on experience. **What you will do** * Assist the Head Chef with the daily management of kitchen operations. * Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation to ensure consistent quality. * Supervise, motivate and support the kitchen team. * Ensure menus and dishes are prepared to the required standards. * Monitor stock levels, ordering and kitchen inventory. * Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards. * Assist with menu planning, recipe development and seasonal specials. * Manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef. * Ensure efficient service delivery during busy periods. * Minimise food wastage and maintain effective cost control. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen position. * Experience within a luxury hotel, restaurant or wine estate environment would be advantageous. * Strong culinary skills and knowledge of modern food trends. * Excellent leadership and team management abilities. * Good understanding of kitchen cost control, stock management and food safety. * Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. * Passion for food, creativity and attention to detail. * Professional attitude and a hands-on approach. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for a talented and experienced culinary professional with prior experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen role. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, knowledge of modern food trends, excellent leadership and team management abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of kitchen cost control, stock management, and food safety. Candidates should be capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating a passion for food, creativity, attention to detail, a professional attitude, and a hands-on approach. Experience within a luxury hotel, restaurant, or wine estate environment is considered advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/stellenbosch/sous-chef-id-7613130 Source: jobmail

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