Sous Chef
(21219)
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
The Sous Chef assists the Chef de Cuisine coordinating and supervising the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, preparation, presentation, hygiene, safety, and guest service. The role is responsible for effectively managing kitchen colleagues, maintaining appropriate staffing levels, conducting ongoing training, and ensuring adherence to hotel standards, recipes, and procedures.
The Sous Chef oversees daily kitchen operations, including staff attendance and grooming, food deliveries, stock levels, storage, stock rotation, food cost, operating expenses, and waste control. The role ensures that all ingredients are available through effective planning and requisitioning, while maintaining clean, organised and fully operational fridges, equipment, and work areas. The Sous Chef also works closely with F&B service, Maintenance, Stewarding, and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
The position is responsible for maintaining consistent food quality and presentation across all outlets, responding promptly to guest feedback and complaints, and contributing creative ideas for new dishes, presentations, and promotions. The Sous Chef supports team development through on-the-job and formal training, performance management, coaching, succession planning, and recommendations relating to recruitment, promotion, development, and disciplinary matters.
The Sous Chef reports to the Executive Chef, provides operational leadership within the kitchen, and deputises for the Chef de Cuisine/Senior Sous Chef when required. The role is expected to lead by example, maintain strong professional relationships, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, control food and operating costs, and take appropriate action to ensure the kitchen consistently operates to the standards set by the Executive Chef.
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.
Kerzner International has built a diverse collection of iconic brands and luxury properties, earning international acclaim for pioneering destination-defining hospitality, delivering unrivalled service, and curating transformative guest experiences.
We are renowned for creating hospitality brands that are distinct and disruptive. Through Atlantis, One&Only, SIRO, and Rare Finds, our portfolio provides unforgettable and immersive experiences for guests in search of extraordinary moments. From authentic cultural exploration to innovative luxury concepts, every brand we build challenges convention to create unique journeys of discovery.
We are a company that never settles. Because of this, we attract colleagues who share our desire to push until the next level is achieved, and then to keep going. We invest in our colleagues and our communities by working proactively to create jobs, training, education and opportunities that enrich lives.
Our colleagues are at the heart of who we are and what we do. International resorts go hand in hand with an international team. In fact, we have more than 16,000 colleagues representing over 120 nationalities. And although we come from all over the world, we are united by the drive to create amazing experiences and everlasting memories for all.
