Sous Chef (preference French speaker)
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Experience Required:
4-5years
Posted:
18 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
16 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sous Chef KZN
A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced Sous Chef to join a luxury lodge in KwaZulu-Natal.
POSITION: Sous Chef
LOCATION: KwaZulu-Natal
ENVIRONMENT: Live-in Luxury Safari Lodge
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and oversee high-quality meals for lodge guests
Maintain exceptional culinary and presentation standards
Assist with menu planning and daily kitchen operations
Manage kitchen stock ordering and food costs
Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards
Lead train and motivate kitchen staff
Cater to guest dietary requirements and preferences
Must have rights to work in South Africa.
If you are a passionate Chef with luxury lodge experience and fluent French we would love to hear from you!
Requirements
We are looking for someone who has:
Professional chef experience in a large luxury lodge or 5-star hospitality environment
Strong knowledge of food preparation presentation and kitchen operations
Excellent menu planning and food cost control skills
Ability to work independently and lead a kitchen team
Passion for delivering exceptional guest dining experiences
Fluent French-speaking ability is a huge bonus!
Strong communication and organisational skills
Benefits
Live-in
Required Skills:
French speaking Chef experience
Required Education:
Chef/Culinary Diploma