Executive Sous Chef | Luxury Hotel | Knysna, Western Cape | LB

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Executive Sous Chef | Luxury Hotel | Knysna, Western Cape

About the Opportunity

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Executive Sous Chef to join the culinary team at a luxury property in Knysna. This role requires strong leadership, operational management, and a passion for delivering consistently high-quality cuisine in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Key Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar position within a busy restaurant or hotel kitchen
• Relevant culinary qualifications and proven operational knowledge
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Valid South African ID

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver meals of consistently high quality
• Manage stock control, ordering, rotation, and regular stock takes to meet gross profit targets
• Cost, implement, and train staff on existing and new recipes
• Build strong supplier relationships, ensuring access to the best quality produce
• Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene standards at all times
• Liaise with guests and other departments regarding dietary requirements, events, and complaints
• Support the General Manager and F&B Manager with any reasonable duties to ensure smooth hotel operations
• Motivate and manage the kitchen team, driving performance management and staff training initiatives
• Oversee kitchen rosters, conduct counselling sessions and disciplinary action when required
• Manage induction and basic training for new kitchen employees

Package

• Salary: Offered in line with experience
• Live-Out position (valid South African ID required)

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.