Sous Chef
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First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
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Bright Placements is a recruitment agency that places hospitality and creative professionals with client employers. It advertises roles such as sous chef for luxury hotel kitchens and graphic designer in hospitality. The company is based in South Africa.
Qualifications
- Formal culinary qualification or professional chef training.
- Relevant culinary arts or professional cookery qualification would be advantageous.
- Food safety and hygiene training.
- Additional management or supervisory training would be beneficial.
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a professional kitchen environment.
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie within a luxury hotel, lodge, boutique hotel or fine-dining establishment.
- Strong knowledge of various cooking techniques, food preparation methods and international cuisine.
- Experience managing and supervising kitchen teams.
- Proven experience with menu planning, food costing and stock control.
- Knowledge of kitchen budgeting, ordering and inventory management.
- Experience maintaining high culinary standards within a busy hospitality environment.
- Understanding of food safety regulations, kitchen hygiene and health and safety procedures.
- Excellent culinary and food preparation skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Good knowledge of food costing and portion control.
- Ability to manage stock and minimise wastage.
- Strong menu planning and development abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to maintain consistency and quality during busy service periods.
- Good understanding of kitchen equipment and operational procedures.
- Passionate about food, cooking and hospitality.
- Creative with a strong eye for food presentation.
- Professional, disciplined and well-organised.
- Confident and capable of leading a kitchen team.
- Reliable, hardworking and self-motivated.
- Calm and composed under pressure.
- Takes pride in maintaining exceptional culinary standards.
- Flexible and willing to assist wherever required.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to guest satisfaction.
- This is a live-out position. Candidates must have their own reliable accommodation in or around Simon's Town, Western Cape.
- Must have reliable transport or be able to commute daily.
- Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.
- Must be comfortable working long hours during busy operational periods.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
- Must maintain high standards of personal hygiene and professional presentation.
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