Sous Chef

Fancourt, South Africa’s premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination, is situated in George in the heart of the Garden Route. We are now recruiting for an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced culinary professional to support the management of Fancourt’s kitchen operations and deliver exceptional five-star dining experiences across our hotel outlets and restaurants. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader with a passion for culinary excellence, product development and maintaining high standards of food quality, service and cost control.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• A three-year Chef’s Diploma from an internationally recognised institution;
• At least six years’ experience in the culinary industry, including a minimum of three years’ experience as a Sous Chef in a recognised five-star hotel or resort environment;
• Strong knowledge of food production, menu development and culinary trends;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• An understanding of food costing, budgeting, stock management and operational efficiencies;
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team while maintaining high standards of performance and service;
• Computer literacy in MS Office.

Working knowledge of SAP and an understanding of financial management principles will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

The Sous Chef will assist with the effective management of culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, innovative product offerings, cost control and compliance with Fancourt’s five-star standards. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Keeping abreast of culinary industry trends, emerging dining preferences and innovative food concepts;
• Supporting the development, testing and analysis of recipes, including determining menu prices based on food, labour and overhead costs;
• Developing special product offerings that maximise stock utilisation and make effective use of slow-moving stock;
• Coordinating the planning, budgeting and purchasing activities for food operations to promote efficient and cost-effective service delivery;
• Monitoring and controlling resources, assisting with expenditure management and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiencies;
• Assisting with the management and coordination of food production, food service, banqueting, catering and back-of-house operations;
• Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and service across all hotel outlets and restaurants;
• Contributing to continuous product development to ensure that Fancourt’s culinary offering remains innovative and aligned with changing guest expectations;
• Providing guidance and direction to team members, including training, coaching, mentoring and the setting and monitoring of performance standards;
• Addressing performance concerns and implementing appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with company procedures;
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality) and FCS requirements within each kitchen division;
• Working closely with the culinary and food and beverage management teams to ensure seamless operations and an exceptional guest experience.

Important Information:

Candidates must:

• Have their own accommodation in George or the surrounding areas;
• Be willing and able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays;
• Be comfortable working flexible hours according to operational requirements;
• Be physically and mentally fit to perform the normal responsibilities associated with the position;
• Be willing to assist with additional duties and projects as required.

If you are a driven culinary professional with strong leadership abilities, a passion for exceptional food and the experience to deliver outstanding five-star dining experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply online.

Application Process:

Closing date:

18 October 2026

How to apply:

You can apply online at https://www.fancourt.co.za/careers-job-listing/

PLEASE NOTE:

The Company’s Employment Equity Plan will be taken into consideration when making appointments. Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.