Senior Sous Chef – Onrus Manor, Hermanus

Work–Life Balance | Structured Environment | World-Class Standards

The Faircape Group is a dynamic network of companies with diverse interests across Healthcare, Retirement Living, and Restaurant & Catering services.

Operating from six prime locations across the Western Cape, we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Sous Chef to lead and manage one of our Restaurant and Catering team at Onrus Manor in Hermanus.

We are not your ordinary retirement village,  as our kitchens deliver world-class cuisine to our residents and healthcare patients — every plate reflecting the same quality and care you’d expect in top-tier restaurants.

If you are passionate about food, committed to consistency, and thrive in a well-organised, high-performance kitchen, this is your opportunity to lead excellence.

Why Join Faircape?

At Faircape, we don’t just offer jobs – we build fulfilling, balanced careers. You’ll enjoy:

✅ A structured, well-managed environment focused on maintaining excellence.
✅ Work–life balance with no late shifts and a stable, predictable schedule.
✅ A supportive, collaborative team that values your leadership and creativity.
✅ Quarterly performance bonuses that reward commitment and quality.
✅ Long-service leave and recognition for your dedication.
✅ Exclusive Faircom internet discounts to keep you connected.

Preference will be given to candidates residing in or near the Hermanus area.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring chefs, ensuring proper weekly training and adherence to food safety standards as well as policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment among kitchen staff.Monitor food presentation, taste, and consistency to meet high standards.
• Upholding impeccable standards of food quality, consistency and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Preparing meals according to set recipes and meal specifications
• Ensure strict adherence to meal ingredients and presentation specifications, to guarantee the quality and consistency of each meal
• Manage and oversee the cooking process from preparation to presentation
• Oversee and prepare daily meals for the healthcare facility,Maintaining accurate records of daily food consumption and waste.
•  including a rotating four-week menu of varied 3-course meals, while also producing high-quality meals and baked goods for the café to ensure sufficient supply.
• Ensuring and measuring proper food temperatures when cooking and serving of meals 
• Collaborate with the team to efficiently manage stock variances, ensuring accurate inventory levels and minimising discrepancies.
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment and ensuring to follow health and safety guidelines.
• Ensuring that daily food safety documents and paperwork is up to date

Qualifications & Experience

• Chef’s Diploma/Qualification from a registered tertiary institution.
• Proven experience in a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef position.
• Strong understanding of food quality management, consistency, and standardisation.
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Proficiency in a wide range of cooking and baking techniques.

Skills & Attributes

• Culinary Expertise: Exceptional understanding of flavour profiles, textures, and presentation.
• Leadership: Inspires and manages teams with clarity and confidence.
• Precision: Attention to detail in recipe execution, plating, and portioning.
• Organisation: Skilled at managing time, people, and workflow efficiently.
• Adaptability: Responds calmly and effectively to kitchen dynamics.
• Communication: Provides clear direction and maintains team alignment.
• Commitment to Excellence: Passionate about consistently delivering outstanding quality.

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Provide written references with your application.

Working Hours: You will work 16.25 shifts per month, from 07h00 to 19h00, Monday to Sunday. Flexibility is required to accommodate the standby procedure of the company.

Faircape offers a competitive salary, which is dependable on experience, qualifications, skills and attributes. 

Explore more about the Faircape Group on our informative website: faircape.co.za

Join Faircape in creating a positive and nourishing environment for our valued residents!

 Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.