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Lodge Sous Chef
Job Location:
Job Location:
Hluhluwe - South Africa
Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Salary:
Experience Required:
4-5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
SOUS CHEF LUXURY SAFARI LODGE HLULUWE
Location: Lodge near Hluhluwe KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Permanent Live-in
Salary: Market Related
A prestigious luxury safari lodge in the Hluhluwe area is looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join its culinary team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain exceptional kitchen hygiene and food safety standards
Train and mentor chefs while implementing kitchen standards
Oversee food orders stock control storerooms and refrigeration
Maintain strict food costs and minimise wastage
Ensure all food served to guests meets exceptional quality standards
Create memorable bush banqueting picnics drink stops and game-drive snacks
Manage special dietary requirements and ensure guest needs are communicated to the kitchen team
Promote teamwork discipline creativity and professional standards
Work closely with Lodge Management HODs chefs butlers and suppliers
Assist with kitchen operations across the property when required
Ensure excellent communication regarding menus dishes and ingredients
Requirements
Minimum 3 years relevant culinary experience
Experience within the luxury hospitality or safari industry advantageous
Strong organisational and communication skills
Creative and passionate about food
Good computer skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong understanding of world-class hospitality and service standards
Honest proactive driven and career-focused
Valid unendorsed South African drivers licence essential
Benefits
Live-in with accommodation and meals on duty
50% medical aid and provident fund
Required Skills:
Hospitality Sous Chef
Required Education:
Hospitality Chef Diploma
