Positions Available
Become part of a dynamic team in the winelands
Senior Chef de Partie – JAN Franschhoek
JAN Franschhoek, a proud collaboration between La Motte Wine Estate and Michelinstarred chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, is seeking a passionate Senior Chef de Partie to join our culinary team for the 2025/2026 season. This unique culinary offering brings together heritage, innovation, and world-class hospitality in a spectacular Winelands setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head Chef in executing a highly curated, seasonal tasting menu
- Lead a section of the kitchen with precision, efficiency, and creativity
- Ensure consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and cleanliness
- Uphold the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety
- Mentor junior chefs and contribute to a culture of excellence and teamwork
Requirements:
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a fine dining kitchen
- Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary techniques
- Excellent plating and presentation skills with a strong eye for detail
- Ability to work calmly under pressure during service
- Passion for South African ingredients, wine, and elevated cuisine
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and team-oriented
- Reliable own transport (essential)
- Ability to work long, demanding hours in a fast-paced environment
To apply, please send your CV and a brief motivation letter to ao.hr@historicwines.co.za by 20 June 2025.
Commencement date: December 2024
Restaurant Manager – JAN Franschhoek
JAN Franschhoek, a proud collaboration between La Motte Wine Estate and Michelinstarred chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, is seeking a passionate and detail-driven Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team for the upcoming 2025/2026 season. This unique culinary offering brings together heritage, innovation, and world-class hospitality in a spectacular Winelands setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure the table is set with precision, consistency, and elegance
- Manage and oversee all front-of-house operations during service
- Lead, inspire, and support a small, high-performance service team
- Ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and service
- Uphold brand values and attention to detail in every guest interaction
- Manage stock
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Compile feedback reports
Requirements:
- Proven experience in managing a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment
- In-depth knowledge of food, cuisine, and South African wines
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work long, demanding hours in a fast-paced environment
- Own reliable transport (essential)
- A genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences
To apply, please send your CV and a brief motivation letter to ao.hr@historicwines.co.za by 20 June 2025.
Baker
La Motte Artisanal Bakery and Garden Café requires a vibrant person, with an abundance of energy and enthusiasm to join the team as a Baker.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- handcraft a variety of artisan breads
- utilise traditional baking techniques
- work with a range of natural ingredients and maintain the integrity of the products
- stock control
- assisting in general kitchen
- adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times
- maintaining a clean and organised workspace
Applications are awaited from persons who comply with the following:
- grade 12
- minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position
- proven experience as an artisan baker, with understanding of traditional and modern baking methods
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- strong work ethic with ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- passionate about client service
- own transport
- willingness to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays
- sober habits
Commencement of duties: As soon as possible
Please send your CV to recruitment.hr@historicwines.co.za before 30 April 2025
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
