Job Summary
Sous Chef | Luxury Wine Estate | Franschhoek ? Salary: R25,000 – R28,000 per month Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a creative and passionate Sous Chef to join a prestigious luxury wine estate in Franschhoek. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented culinary professional to lead a kitchen team, craft exquisite dishes, and contribute to a world-class dining experience in one of South Africa’s most renowned wine regions ✨ Requirements: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in fine dining or luxury hospitality • Strong leadership, team management, and organisational skills • Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about culinary excellence • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment • Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen management systems • Flexible and willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays Key Responsibilities: • Support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and maintaining high culinary standards • Assist in menu planning and recipe development • Prepare and present dishes to luxury hospitality standards • Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring smooth workflow • Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards in the kitchen • Manage inventory, stock levels, and ingredient ordering • Collaborate with culinary and F&B teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences • Contribute to seasonal and special event menus Package: • Salary: R25,000 – R28,000 per month • Work within a luxury, high-end hospitality environment • Opportunity to develop leadership skills and advance your culinary career If you are passionate about food, enjoy leading a team, and want to create unforgettable dining experiences in a luxury wine estate setting, we would love to hear from you. To apply for the Sous Chef position, please send your updated CV, reference letters, qualifications, and a recent head & shoulders photo Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who meet the listed requirements will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.