TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Sous Chef

The Capital Hotels & Apartments

Job Description

The Capital Hotels stands for equal opportunity and is transforming the hospitality industry.

Description

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with all food production in the restaurant, conferences and banqueting, room service and any other food outlets. This includes developing and costing menus, orders and recipe development, while maintaining the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards. The Sous Chef assumes a position of Second-In-Charge when the Executive Sous Chef is not present, and takes charge of the Kitchen and its operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef. The position is primarily concerned with three main functional activities: supervision, food production and administration.

Minimum Requirements
  • Matric
  • Culinary Arts Diploma or similar
  • Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a 4/5-star hotel
  • Previous Restaurant experience advantageous
  • A'la Carte and Banqueting experience essential
  • Hands-on Problem-Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
  • Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel
  • Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
  • Great attention to detail
  • Presentable/Professional appearance and well spoken
  • Team Player who leads by exampleProactive in approach
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership skills and ability to delegate effectively
  • Think creatively
  • Apply professional, product or technical expertise

About This Role

Career insights for Chefs and Head Cooks positions

Salary Benchmark
$58,920/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Coordination Monitoring Speaking Time Management Active Listening
Common Technologies
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Job Overview

Date Posted
13 May 2026
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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