Sous Chef jobs in Mossel Bay are available at Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar for an experienced hospitality professional with strong kitchen management skills. The Sous Chef role offers an opportunity to work in a busy restaurant environment and is suited to candidates with at least three years of Chef or Sous Chef experience, relevant qualifications, and experience in menu planning, costing, stock control, and staff management.
Job Overview
Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar is hiring a Sous Chef to join its busy hospitality environment in or near Mossel Bay. The successful candidate will need a relevant Chef qualification or papers and at least three years of experience as a Chef or Sous Chef in a busy restaurant environment.
The role requires a hands-on, creative, and innovative approach to kitchen operations, with a strong focus on menu planning, food costing, accurate stock control, stock takes, staff management, and minimising food waste. Candidates must also be comfortable working long hours, weekends, public holidays, and school holidays.
The position has a market-related salary based on experience and qualifications. The expected start date is 1 October 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and cost menus effectively.
- Manage accurate stock control and conduct stock takes.
- Manage kitchen staff and support effective staff operations.
- Minimise food waste through practical and efficient kitchen practices.
- Apply creative and innovative approaches to food preparation and kitchen operations.
- Work hands-on in a busy hospitality environment.
- Use GAAP or POS systems as required.
- Maintain effective kitchen operations during busy periods, weekends, public holidays, and school holidays.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Have a relevant Chef qualification or papers.
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Chef or Sous Chef in a busy restaurant environment.
- Reside in or near Mossel Bay.
- Have experience with GAAP or POS systems.
- Have a strong background in menu planning and costing.
- Have experience with accurate stock control and stock takes.
- Have staff management skills.
- Be creative, innovative, hands-on, and focused on minimising food waste.
- Be able to work long hours, weekends, public holidays, and school holidays.
- Hold a valid driver’s licence.
Preferred Requirements
The advertisement does not specify any additional preferred or optional requirements. All candidates are expected to meet the stated minimum requirements.
Benefits
The advertisement does not list additional benefits or perks.
Salary: Market-related, based on experience and qualifications.
Start Date: 1 October 2026.
How to Apply
If you meet all the minimum requirements, apply now for the Sous Chef position at Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar.
Applicants should submit:
- A CV.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- Contactable references.
Send your job application to office@jakkalsvlei.co.za using the subject line:
Sous Chef Application
Only candidates who meet all minimum requirements and are shortlisted will be contacted.
Closing Date
31 August 2026.
