Assistant Chef jobs in Stellenbosch

Main responsibilities: - Manage and lead the kitchen staff in chef’s absence - Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating - Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients - Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality...

Hoseki Kitchen at Delaire Graff Estate is looking for a Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, menu preparation and ensuring food quality and freshness. Providing meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. Main responsibilities: - Manage and lead the kitchen staff in chef’s absence - Provides guidance to...

Located in the picturesque Cape Winelands near Stellenbosch, VUUR Restaurant celebrates the primal connection between food and fire. Led by chef‑owner Shaun Scrooby, VUUR specializes in innovative cooking over open flames, using fire as both an ingredient and a technique. The menu highlights the purity of flavors, with dishes created using flames, embers, and smoke to enhance the finest locally...

FIXED-TERM DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE – FINE DINING RESTAURANT (STELLENBOSCH) We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Demi Chef de Partie to join a leading fine dining restaurant in Stellenbosch on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will assist in delivering exceptional dishes that reflect creativity, precision, and consistency in line with the restaurant’s high culinary...

--------------------------------------------------------------- Sous Chef Japanese Fine Dining Restaurant Location: Stellenbosch | Luxury Wine Estate An intimate, high-end Japanese fine-dining restaurant situated on a prestigious wine estate in Stellenbosch is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to join its culinary team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a refined, detail-driven...

This Sous Chef role is a hands-on leadership position supporting the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations. The role involves guiding and training junior staff, overseeing food preparation and presentation, maintaining stock control and waste reduction systems, and ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. It requires strong organizational...

Duties: Station Management: Oversee the specific station (pastry), ensuring smooth operations before, during, and after service. Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare, cook, and present dishes to high quality, taste, and presentation standards, following recipes and ensuring portion control. Mise en Place: Ensure all necessary ingredients are prepped and readily available at the cooking...

Kendrick Recruitment is currently looking for an exceptional Junior Sous Chef for a High End Catering Company based in Stellenbosch. This role is ideal for an experienced and motivated Junior Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting kitchen operations, maintaining high food quality standards, and...

Sous Chef – Japanese Fine Dining Restaurant Location: Stellenbosch | Luxury Wine Estate An intimate, high-end Japanese fine-dining restaurant situated on a prestigious wine estate in Stellenbosch is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to join its culinary team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a refined, detail-driven kitchen where precision, restraint, and respect for ingredients...

‍NEW VACANCY | SOUS CHEF‍ Stellenbosch | Western Cape We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining excellent kitchen standards. The ideal candidate will assist with menu preparation, supervise kitchen staff, ensure food safety compliance, and help manage daily kitchen operations. This role suits a passionate team...

This prestigious estate is seeking to appoint a Restaurant Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, menu preparation and ensuring food quality and freshness. Providing meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. Main responsibilities: - Manage and lead the kitchen staff in chef’s absence - Provides guidance to...

This Sous Chef role is a hands-on leadership position supporting the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations. The role involves guiding and training junior staff, overseeing food preparation and presentation, maintaining stock control and waste reduction systems, and ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. It requires strong organizational...

Hoseki Kitchen at Delaire Graff Estate is looking for a Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, menu preparation and ensuring food quality and freshness. Providing meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. Main responsibilities: - Manage and lead the kitchen staff in chef’s absence - Provides guidance to...

- Assist with the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes that meet 5-star standards. - Support senior chefs in daily kitchen operations, ensuring all mise en place is completed. - Uphold strict hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety practices at all times. - Contribute to creative menu development and ensure excellence in plating and presentation. - Work effectively under...

An exceptional Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Cape Winelands is seeking a SOUS CHEF This Sous Chef role is a hands-on leadership position supporting the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations. The role involves guiding and training junior staff, overseeing food preparation and presentation, maintaining stock control and waste reduction systems, and ensuring every dish meets the...

We are looking for someone with talent, a sense of humour and a sparkling personality Critical Competencies for Success This describes you: - Enthusiastic; - Customer-orientated; - Hard working; - Responsible; - Born motivator and leader. Do'er: Credibility is earned at CampusKey through execution and getting things done. You are able to get into the details and deliver results under highest...

Chef de Partie – Luxury Restaurant | Stellenbosch Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join the culinary team of a luxury restaurant situated in the heart of Stellenbosch. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual with a strong culinary foundation to thrive...

A leading fine dining restaurant in Stellenbosch is seeking a skilled Demi Chef de Partie on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will assist in creating exceptional dishes that showcase creativity and precision, adhering to the restaurant's high culinary standards. Ideal applicants should possess a culinary qualification and 2–3 years of experience in fine dining. Strong teamwork and...

‍ Sous Chef | Luxury Restaurant | Stellenbosch, Western Cape Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join a dynamic restaurant team in the heart of Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This exciting role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills, support the Head Chef, and contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences ️✨. Key...

Job Title Sous Chef (Junior to Mid-Level) Establishment Type Large-Scale Catering Company (Events & Hospitality) Location Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa Salary Package R20,000 – R28,000 (Negotiable DOE) Live-out position Role Overview A well-established catering company in the Cape Winelands is urgently seeking a motivated and reliable Sous Chef to support high-volume food...