Sous Chef (Various locations)

MyCareerCraft
📍 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 💼 full time 🕒 Posted February 25, 2026

Job Description

The Sous Chef serves as second-in-command in the kitchen, assisting the Head/Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, maintaining food quality, supervising staff, and ensuring full compliance with hygiene and food-safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily kitchen operations and lead food preparation and service.

  • Assist in menu design, recipe development, and plating presentation.

  • Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff to maintain performance standards.

  • Manage stock control, ordering, portioning, and cost management.

  • Ensure full compliance with food-safety (HACCP) and workplace health regulations.

  • Oversee cleanliness, maintenance, and opening/closing procedures.

  • Maintain consistent quality and presentation during service.

  • Stand in for the Head Chef when required and assist with functions or spe...

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Job Details

  • Location Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Job Type full time
  • Category Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
  • Posted Date February 25, 2026
  • Application Deadline April 06, 2026