Sous Chef

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The HEINEKEN Company Full time R104 000 - R208 000 per year

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Job Grade: 06

Location: Cape Town - Durbanville Hills

Function: Commerce

Sub Function: Commerce - Marketing - Sponsorship

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 147184

Closing Date: 11/11/2025

Purpose of the job:

Support and assist Head Chef and Chef of the Restaurants, utilizing their culinary expertise to create appetizing dishes for diners to enjoy and ensuring that the food meets high-quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

  • Prepare, cook, and present high quality dishes within the speciality section.
  • Assist the Head Chef and Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes.
  • Prepare an assortment of food.
  • Assist with the management of health and safety regulations and rules.
  • Assist with the management of food hygiene practices.
  • Manage and train any Commis and CDP Chefs.
  • Monitor portion and waste control.
  • Oversee the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards.

Education & Experience:

  • A recognized, relevant Tertiary Qualification ie Certificate / Diploma with a certified culinary institute
  • 2-4 Years of relavent working experience in a similar environment
  • Strong administrative, organizing, skills, training and development of all staff
  • Computer literate in MS Office/Pilot
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Must be able to work independently, accurately and under pressure.
  • High attention to all health and saftey rules.
  • The ability to multi-task and flexi time working hours.
  • Maintain a high level of standards and professional demeanour
  • A self-driven, pro- active and motivated person with an open mind and a positive work ethic.

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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