Sous Chef

Full time Kendrick Recruitment South Africa

Posted On 2026/04/08

Sous Chef

R16,000 - R20,000

City Hermanus

State/Province Western Cape

7200

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join a high end luxury winery in Hermanus. This live out role is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in a fine dining, team focused environment and is committed to delivering exceptional seasonal cuisine paired with exquisite wines.

Accommodation: Live out

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Collaborate with fellow Sous Chefs to ensure smooth service across all sections
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Supervise and coordinate all kitchen sections during service
• Ensure efficient and high quality service in a fast paced fine dining environment

• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Execute dishes in line with the winery's culinary philosophy
• Monitor plating, portioning, and final presentation before service
• Focus on seasonal, terroir driven cuisine and innovative menu offerings
• Contribute to menu creation and refinement
• Work closely with the Executive Chef on food and wine pairing concepts
• Support culinary innovation aligned with the property's high standards

• Train, mentor, and support junior chefs and kitchen staff
• Lead by example in professionalism, discipline, and teamwork
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement

• Ensure strict adherence to hygiene, safety, and food standards
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and internal SOPs
• Monitor cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen areas

• Assist with stock management, ordering, and cost control
• Monitor waste and implement efficiency improvements
• Ensure correct storage, rotation, and handling of ingredients

• Work closely with FOH to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Engage with guests when required, representing the winery professionally
• Support service flow to align kitchen output with guest expectations
• Promote a positive, respectful, and high performance kitchen culture
• Contribute to a supportive and motivated team environment
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
• Excellent organisational and time management ability
• High attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills with kitchen and FOH teams
• Passion for food, wine, and hospitality

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a fine dining or high end hospitality environment
• Knowledge of food and wine pairing (advantageous)
• Formal culinary qualification preferred
• Strong understanding of modern culinary techniques and trends
• Sound understanding of kitchen financials and stock control