Saturday, 31 January, 2026
Lucy
Franschhoek 
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, create exquisite dishes, and support a world-class dining experience in one of South Africa’s most renowned wine regions.
What’s on offer:
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Salary: R25,000 – R28,000 per month
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Work in a luxury, high-end hospitality environment
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Opportunity to develop leadership skills and advance your culinary career
The Role:
The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and maintaining the highest culinary standards.
Key responsibilities include:
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Assisting in menu planning and recipe development
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Preparing and presenting dishes to luxury hospitality standards
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Supervising and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring smooth workflow
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Maintaining hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards in the kitchen
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Managing inventory, stock levels, and ordering ingredients
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Collaborating with the culinary and F&B teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences
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Contributing to seasonal and special event menus
Who they’re looking for:
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Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in fine dining or luxury hospitality
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Strong leadership, team management, and organisational skills
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Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about culinary excellence
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Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen management systems
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Flexible and willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
If you are passionate about food, enjoy leading a team, and want to create unforgettable dining experiences in a luxury wine estate setting, this is the role for you!
Apply now: Send your CV to Lucy@kendrickrecruitment.com