Executive Sous Chef Tournant (Cape Town, ZA)

Kerzer International
Cape Town
Full timeFunction: Hospitality & Food ServiceExperience: 4-6 yearsSkills: ["Emotional intelligence","Communication","Leadership","Ability to work under pressure","Flexibility"]

Lead culinary excellence across a 5-star resort portfolio as the Executive Sous Chef Tournant, rotating between fine-dining restaurants, luxury banquet operations, and in-room dining. Step in for the Executive Chef/Sous Chef to maintain flawless 24/7 service, uphold global quality standards, manage cost control, and ensure strict sanitation compliance (HACCP and safety). Coach a multicultural brigade while collaborating with the executive team on VIP experiences and tailored tasting menus.

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Kerzer International
Kerzer International
18 hours ago

Executive Sous Chef Tournant (Cape Town, ZA)

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Job Summary

Lead culinary excellence across a 5-star resort portfolio as the Executive Sous Chef Tournant, rotating between fine-dining restaurants, luxury banquet operations, and in-room dining. Step in for the Executive Chef/Sous Chef to maintain flawless 24/7 service, uphold global quality standards, manage cost control, and ensure strict sanitation compliance (HACCP and safety). Coach a multicultural brigade while collaborating with the executive team on VIP experiences and tailored tasting menus.
Location: Cape Town
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hospitality & Food Service
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assume operational command of the resort’s culinary division during the Executive Chef/Sous Chef absence to ensure 5-star continuity.
  • •Rotate seamlessly across diverse culinary operations, elevating standards in each kitchen they command.
  • •Inspect and refine food preparation, flavor profiles, and plating to align with global brand standards and guest expectations.
  • •Coach, mentor, and inspire a multicultural brigade of chefs in advanced culinary techniques.
  • •Maintain cost-control measures, minimize waste, and ensure uncompromised culinary and sanitation compliance (HACCP and occupational safety).

Key Requirements

  • •4–6 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in Forbes 5-Star luxury hotels/resorts.
  • •A completed degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited institution is preferred.
  • •Current advanced food safety management certification.
  • •Ability to lead with emotional intelligence and refined communication under intense, fast-paced luxury hospitality conditions.
  • •Flexibility to work demanding hours (early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays) with physical stamina for extended standing.
Experience:4-6 yearsForbes 5-StarLuxury hospitalityLuxury hotelsResorts
Education:
Skills:Emotional intelligenceCommunicationLeadershipAbility to work under pressureFlexibility
Certifications:Food safety managementHACCP

Company Brief

Kerzer International
Kerzner International develops and manages luxury resorts, hotels and branded leisure destinations worldwide, including Atlantis and One&Only properties, delivering integrated hospitality, entertainment and residential experiences at premier beachfront and destination locations.
Industry: Hotels & Resorts
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1972
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