Cape Town, ZAonsitePosted Jul 24, 2026
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Skills

spark

About the role

Sous Chef

(20376)

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town’s waterfront, surrounded by restaurants, shopping, art and entertainment; on the doorstep of Table Mountain; and within easy reach of spectacular beaches, national parks, and winelands; One&Only Cape Town is the ultimate curator of discovery, from active adventures, to mindful moments and exclusive, tailored experiences. The warm South African charm is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion

Job Summary

The Sous Chef assists the Chef de Cuisine in managing the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, service, and guest satisfaction are consistently maintained. The role supports the achievement of budgeted food and operating costs, supervises kitchen staff, and deputises for the Chef de Cuisine in their absence.

The incumbent oversees the performance, attendance, grooming, and compliance of kitchen colleagues with company policies, health, safety, and hygiene standards. The Sous Chef ensures efficient kitchen operations by monitoring staffing levels, controlling stock and food costs, inspecting deliveries, minimising waste, maintaining equipment, and ensuring all food is prepared and presented according to approved recipes and hotel standards.

The role is responsible for supporting staff development through on-the-job coaching, performance management, training, and succession planning while fostering teamwork and maintaining effective working relationships with the Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Service team, Maintenance, and other departments. The Sous Chef also contributes to menu development, service improvements, and operational efficiency, ensures guest concerns are addressed promptly, and performs any additional duties required to support the successful operation of the kitchen.

SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

2 years’ experience in store operation in 5 star hotels

Interpersonal, organizational and strong administrative skills

Strong communication skills

Good business acumen

Computer literate

Knowledge in Outlet

HACEP

Hygiene, Health and Safety standard

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

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