Tuesday, 13 October, 2026
Francois Momberg
Stellenbosch 
Starting out in your culinary career and eager to learn? Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef and build your skills under experienced chefs in a heritage wine estate kitchen.
Blaauwklippen, established in 1682, is one of Stellenbosch’s oldest wine estates. The Manor House & Jonkershuis by Newmark is our boutique heritage hotel, where guests are hosted as if in a private home. Our service philosophy is simple: Calm, Confident, Warm, Precise.
What you’ll do
- Prepare ingredients and support mise en place for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Cook, plate and garnish dishes to our recipes and presentation standards
- Keep your station spotless and follow food safety, labelling and FIFO rules
- Help with cleaning and closing the kitchen at the end of each shift
- Rotate through kitchen sections to gain experience
- Work closely with the chefs and service team for smooth service
What you’ll bring
- Matric or equivalent; culinary training is an advantage
- 1–2 years’ kitchen experience preferred
- Basic cooking techniques and a good understanding of food safety
- A team player who is eager to learn and takes pride in the work
- Flexibility to work early and late shifts, weekends and public holidays
What we offer
- A market-related salary [and benefits]
- Training and development within the Newmark Hotels group
- The chance to work on a historic Stellenbosch wine estate
How to apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter to francois@blaauwklippen.com with the job title in the subject line. Closing date: 18 October 2026. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.