Hotel Kitchen, Junior Sous Chef: Heritage Wine Farm (Stellenbosch)

Thursday, 3 September, 2026
Zelda Oelofse-Cornthwaite     +27 82 399 6381
Stellenbosch  
 
Our client, is one of South Africa’s oldest working farms, strategically located in the heart of Stellenbosch Winelands. We have an opportunity for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our client’s culinary team.
 
Position Scope:
 
To support the Executive Chef and Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the Hotel Kitchen, ensuring high-quality guest experiences, efficient kitchen operations, cost control, compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, effective team development, and alignment with our Client’s values and sustainability goals.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Qualities
 
• Support our Client’s sustainability goals through responsible use of resources, reduction of food waste, and care of ingredients, equipment, and facilities Minimum 5 years’ experience in professional kitchen operations, with proven team leadership experience
• Culinary Arts, Chef, or Hospitality Management degree/diploma advantageous
• Excellent cooking skills and product knowledge, with the ability to work across all kitchen sections
• Creative, innovative, and guest-focused, with a passion for exceeding expectations
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, organisational, and time management skills
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of cost control, stock management, and responsible use of resources
• Positive, responsible, service-oriented approach with a commitment to sustainability
 
CTC (Dependant on experience)
START: Priority Position
 
Due to the high volume of CV’s received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 
 
EMAIL your updated CV and motivation to Zelda at info@pmrecruitment.co.za 
 
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