Sous Chef
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Job Location:
Hluhluwe - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
ZAR 20000 - 20000
Experience Required:
4-5years
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
A prestigious 5-star lodge is seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join its culinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and detail-oriented professional to contribute to a world-class dining experience in a luxury bush setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen ensuring the highest culinary standards and consistency.
- Assist in menu planning food presentation and ensuring meals meet 5-star quality expectations.
- Oversee food preparation and ensure hygiene safety and quality standards are maintained at all times.
- Manage kitchen operations during the Head Chefs absence including team supervision and service delivery.
- Monitor stock levels ordering and cost control to minimise waste and ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Contribute to staff training and development to uphold exceptional service standards.
Collaborate closely with lodge management to align culinary offerings with guest expectations and lodge experiences.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Formal culinary qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 35 years of experience in a 5-star lodge or hotel environment (essential).
- Proven ability to manage kitchen operations lead teams and maintain composure under pressure.
- Strong organisational leadership and communication skills.
- A passion for fine dining local ingredients and innovative presentation.
- Willingness to live and work in a remote lodge setting.
Personal Attributes:
- Creative hands-on and quality-driven.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to excellence.
- Professional reliable and adaptable to dynamic environments.
- A team player who thrives in collaborative guest-focused settings.
Required Skills:
Requirements: Nature Site Guide qualification NQF Level 2 (minimum). Valid First Aid certificate. Valid Drivers License and PDP. Professional appearance and excellent communication skills. A genuine passion for wildlife conservation and guest interaction. Team player with a proactive positive attitude. Experience in a Big 5 environment will be highly advantageous.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Catering
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
