Chef Tournant - Delaire Graff Restaurant

Delaire Graff Estate is looking for a Chef Tournant who will be responsible for taking care of the daily food preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness and duties assigned by the Head Chef/Sous Chef to meet the standard and quality set by the restaurant and to work alongside the other chefs in the kitchen. Main responsibilities: Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating; Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients; Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance; Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours; Train and assess staff on the job; Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns; Monitor and maintain health and safety; Ensure that you are familiar with the weekly and daily reservations, events and menu requirements; Ability to work all sections, including pastry. Main requirements: Culinary Diploma/Certificate; Preferably 2 - 3 years previous experience in similar role; Own transport/Reliable transport; Leadership and management skills; Able to work in a team; Strong organizational skills; Attention to detail; Availability to work within opening hours (e.g., evenings, public holidays, weekends); Ability to work under pressure; Creative problem-solving skills. Delaire Graff Estate is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: Stellenbosch, ZA

Posted Date: 9/6/2025