Our client is seeking an experienced Sous Chef with fine dining expertise to join their culinary team in Pretoria!

What we offer:
• Market-related salary
• Location: Pretoria
• Opportunity to showcase French cuisine expertise
• Fine dining environment
• Leadership role with growth potential

Essential Qualifications:
• Culinary degree
• Proven experience as Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or equivalent leadership role
• High-volume or fine-dining kitchen experience
• Fine dining experience with French Cuisine ESSENTIAL
• Advanced knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Food safety protocols expertise
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Inventory management, ordering, and kitchen budgeting experience

What You'll Do:
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff for smooth and efficient service
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Support scheduling, training, and performance management of kitchen team
• Monitor portion control, reduce waste, and optimise food costs
• Inventory control and cost management
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Manage kitchen operations in Kitchen Manager’s absence
• Foster collaborative, respectful, and motivated kitchen culture

Ideal Candidate:
• French cuisine specialist with fine dining background
• Passionate about culinary excellence
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Thrives in high-pressure kitchen environments
• Creative approach to menu execution

Please send your resume/CV