Sous Chef | The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts

Full Time Cook / Catering / Confectionery

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Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal,

Deadline : January 29, 2026

About the Role

As a senior culinary leader, the Sous Chef manages kitchen operations and ensures that all dishes meet elite quality and data-driven cost standards. Leveraging SAP for resource planning and Oracle for staff management, this professional ensures 100% compliance with food safety regulations. Their role is critical for mitigating operational risk and ensuring the smooth flow of high-volume dining services in a luxury setting.

Description:

  • The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with all food production in the restaurant, conferences and banqueting, room service and any other food outlets.  This includes developing and costing menus, orders and recipe development, while maintaining the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards. The Sous Chef assumes a position of Second-In-Charge when the Executive Sous Chef is not present, and takes charge of the Kitchen and its operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef.  The position is primarily concerned with three main functional activities: supervision, food production and administration.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Culinary Arts Diploma or similar
  • Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a 4/5-star hotel
  • Previous Restaurant experience advantageous
  • A’la Carte and Banqueting experience essential
  • Hands-on Problem-Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
  • Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel
  • Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
  • Great attention to detail
  • Presentable/Professional appearance and well spoken
  • Team Player who leads by example
  • Proactive in approach
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership skills and ability to delegate effectively
  • Think creatively
  • Apply professional, product or technical expertise

Career Growth & Education

A Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, paired with significant experience in a high-pressure kitchen environment, is required. Career growth leads toward Executive Chef or Food & Beverage Manager roles, particularly for those with strong commercial and leadership skills. Obtaining advanced certifications in hospitality management and sustainable culinary practices through professional workshops can unlock global leadership opportunities.

Salary & Financial Insight

Estimated monthly salaries for Sous Chefs range from R25,000 to R42,000 reflecting their managerial and technical responsibility. Professionals should focus on building a robust investment portfolio that includes exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and professional estate planning.

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