Sous Chef
Pretoria, Gauteng
Posted 7 days ago
- Company:
- Scholtz Partners International
- Company Description:
- We are a Recruitment Agency that helps people Nationally and Internationally find employment. Established in 2016. We are a generalist recruitment and HR agency committed to seeking top talent in the South African and the global market to introduce them to our clients.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 3 to 4 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Sous Chef with fine dining expertise to join their culinary team in Pretoria!
What we offer:
• Market-related salary
• Location: Pretoria
• Opportunity to showcase French cuisine expertise
• Fine dining environment
• Leadership role with growth potential
Essential Qualifications:
• Culinary degree
• Proven experience as Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or equivalent leadership role
• High-volume or fine-dining kitchen experience
• Fine dining experience with French Cuisine ESSENTIAL
• Advanced knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Food safety protocols expertise
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Inventory management, ordering, and kitchen budgeting experience
What You'll Do:
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff for smooth and efficient service
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Support scheduling, training, and performance management of kitchen team
• Monitor portion control, reduce waste, and optimise food costs
• Inventory control and cost management
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Manage kitchen operations in Kitchen Manager’s absence
• Foster collaborative, respectful, and motivated kitchen culture
Ideal Candidate:
• French cuisine specialist with fine dining background
• Passionate about culinary excellence
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Thrives in high-pressure kitchen environments
• Creative approach to menu execution
