La Motte Wine Estate is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for food and a willingness to learn to join the team as a Commis Chef.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- measuring meal ingredients for the Chefs
- preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits
- preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by the Chefs
- taking inventory when needed
- discarding expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers
- performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized
- plating and presenting meal items as per the Chef’s instructions.
Applications are awaited from persons who comply with the following:
- degree or diploma in culinary arts / formal chefs training
- minimum of one years’ experience in a similar position
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- energetic personality
- ability to work under pressure
- attention to detail
- ability to use initiative and be self-driven
- own reliable transport
- sober habits
- willingness to work weekends and Public Holidays
- contactable references available
La Motte offers a competitive salary, commensurate with the extent to which the above criteria are met.
Commencement of duties: October 2026
Please send your CV to recruitment.hr@hwines.co.za before Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.