Breakfast Sous Chef

Recruiter:

Phoenix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB001183/DB

Date posted:

Friday, March 13, 2026

Location:

Franschhoek, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Fine-dining Restaurant at a Wine Estate close to Franschhoek is seeking a talented and highly organised Breakfast Sous Chef to lead morning kitchen operations.

This Restaurant is known for its commitment to exceptional ingredients, refined, relaxed hospitality and world-class culinary offering, celebrates seasonal produce, farm-driven cooking and thoughtful, beautifully executed dishes.

We are looking for a chef who takes pride in precision, consistency and creating memorable morning dining experiences.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Lead and manage the breakfast service kitchen operations
Prepare and execute high-quality breakfast dishes
Ensure consistency, presentation, and quality across all dishes
Manage breakfast prep and mise en place
Supervise and train junior kitchen staff during morning service
Maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards
Assist the Executive Chef with menu development
Ensure efficient stock control and ordering for breakfast operations
Maintain a calm, organised kitchen during busy services
Assist with kitchen operations as needed
Requirements:

Culinary Diploma
Preferably +/- 4 years previous in a senior chef role at a 5* hotel / restaurant
Leadership and management skills
Previous experience as a Sous Chef
Passion for seasonal, farm-driven ingredients
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Strong attention to detail and plating standards
Positive attitude and ability to work within a professional kitchen team
Able to work in a team
Basic computer skills (word, excel, outlook)
Exceptional customer-service skills
Excellent written & oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, public holidays, weekends)

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