WE’RE HIRING: SOUS CHEF

Location: Sunningdale, Cape Town
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediately
We’re looking for a passionate, driven, and creative Sous Chef to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something from the ground up – helping us build a restaurant that feels like home but delivers food that speaks volumes. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a deep love for cooking, this is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Menu Planning & Costings – Assist in creating seasonal menus and accurately costing each dish
• Meal Prepping & Food Preparation – Ensure consistent quality and timely service
• Food Storage & Safety – Maintain high standards of food hygiene and storage protocols
• Creative Development – Bring new ideas to the table; we love innovation
• Business & Brand Building – Help shape the culinary identity of our restaurant
• Leadership – Lead a small kitchen brigade, manage prep and service, and mentor junior team members
• Function Catering – Assist in planning and executing events and special functions

Who You Are:

• Confident with various cooking techniques – from slow braises to quick sautés
• A natural leader with strong team management skills
• Comfortable working in a small, close-knit team
• Understands the balance between creativity and commercial kitchen operations
• Deep knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
• Passionate about home-style, flavour-packed meals that feel comforting but taste unforgettable
• Keen to learn, grow, and bring ideas to the table

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a restaurant from the very beginning
• Have a direct impact on the food, the brand, and the business
• A creative, encouraging, and entrepreneurial environment
• Opportunity to grow with the business as it scales

• Menu Planning & Costings – Assist in creating seasonal menus and accurately costing each dish
• Meal Prepping & Food Preparation – Ensure consistent quality and timely service
• Food Storage & Safety – Maintain high standards of food hygiene and storage protocols
• Creative Development – Bring new ideas to the table; we love innovation
• Business & Brand Building – Help shape the culinary identity of our restaurant
• Leadership – Lead a small kitchen brigade, manage prep and service, and mentor junior team members
• Function Catering – Assist in planning and executing events and special function