Sous Chef
O'Brien Recruitment
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Senior position
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De Waterkant
- Posted 08 Jul 2026 by O'Brien Recruitment
- Expires in 33 days
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Job 2642018 - Ref 1ca83645-8c03-4
About the position
Join a reputable player in the hospitality industry committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Our client, a well-established organization in the Cape Town Southern Suburbs, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team, uphold high standards, and contribute to innovative menu development.
Please kindly forward your CV to [Email Address Removed] or apply here directly.
Duties:
- Support kitchen operations by training and managing staff
- Oversee culinary activities ensuring the quality of dishes
- Maintain stock levels and place orders
- Monitor food expenses and seek cost-effective alternatives
- Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu creation and costing
- Train kitchen staff on safety and equipment use
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Coordinate with kitchen staff on needs and usage
- Recommend substitutions based on market trends
- Foster team cooperation and maintain a positive work environment
Requirements:
- 2 to 3 years of relevant experience
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing needs
- Strong understanding of hospitality industry standards
- Familiarity with backstock management and cost control
Familiarity with the following:
- C and R programming languages
- Adaptability in dynamic kitchen environments
Desired Skills:
- Adaptability
- Backstock Management
- C
- Leadership
- Team Management
- R
Desired Qualification Level:
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Provident Fund Contribution
O'Brien Recruitment
About the agency
O’Brien Recruitment – what is our story and who are we?
O’Brien Recruitment has assisted in connecting the right candidates with the right clients since 1997. We love what we do and we are “POWERED BY PEOPLE” – making a difference in our candidates lives and watching their careers grow and develop is the reason we are in business!
Our Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment Solutions unite talent with top employers across a vast range of industries, from FMCG; Financial Services; Call Centre; Retail to Publishing; Manufacturing; Legal and Hospitality. When you deal with O’Brien Recruitment you are dealing with a team of twenty professionals who are highly capable, knowledgeable and passionate about recruitment.
We pride ourselves on the ability to give our clients and candidates a competitive edge!
We payroll over 400 temps/contractors, and on an annual basis, we place over 350 talented individuals in permanent roles in a large variety of Job Functions from A – Z!
These include: Accountants, Bookkeepers; Call Centre Agents; Debtors Clerks; Engineers; Financial Managers; Graphic Designer; Human Resources; IT Specialists; Journalists; Key Accounts Managers; Legal; Mechanical Fitters; Network Engineers; Office support staff; Portfolio/Project Administrators; Quality Assurance Managers; Receptionists; Sales Executives; Tax Consultants; Unit Trust Administrators; Villa Managers; Welders; X-Ray Testers; Yard Foremen; Zoologists.
Whether you’re progressing to the next step up the career ladder, or building a bespoke recruitment strategy to meet your wider business goals, we help professionals make valuable connections that are crucial to success.
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