Hotel Kitchen, Senior 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 Senior Sous Chef to join our client’s culinary team.
 
Position Scope:
 
To support the Executive Chef and Head Chef in leading the Hotel Kitchen, ensuring exceptional food and guest experiences, efficient operations, strong cost control, and compliance with our Client’s quality, sustainability, and service standards.
 
Core Knowledge, Skills and Qualities:
 
• Remain actively involved in the kitchen, leading from the front and setting standards through cooking, coaching, mentoring, and supporting the team during service. Minimum 5 years’ relevant kitchen experience, preferably in a high-end hospitality environment
• Relevant Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, Chef, or Hospitality Management qualification desirable
• Proven experience in leading, managing, coaching, and developing kitchen teams
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations
• Strong product knowledge with a passion for maintaining high culinary standards and exceeding guest expectations
• Strong financial, organisational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 
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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