Sous Chef – Luxury Safari Lodge – Hoedspruit
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Hoedspruit- Posted 1w ago
- Sous Chef
- Full-Time
- R12,000 – R18,000 per month
About this role
Sous Chef – Luxury Safari Lodge – Hoedspruit
Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Sous Chef to join the culinary team at a luxury safari lodge in the Hoedspruit / Greater Kruger area.
This is a live-in opportunity for a chef with strong kitchen leadership skills, excellent food standards and the ability to work effectively within a remote luxury lodge environment.
Description:
- Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
- Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence
- Maintain consistently high food quality, presentation and portion standards
- Assist with preparation and service across all meal periods
- Supervise, train and motivate junior chefs
- Maintain effective mise en place and kitchen organisation
- Assist with menu planning and implementation
- Monitor stock levels, ordering, receiving and storage
- Maintain FIFO and effective waste controls
- Assist with food-cost management
- Cater confidently for dietary requirements and special guest requests
- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards
- Support special dining experiences and lodge functions
- Work collaboratively with Front of House and lodge management
Requirements:
- Relevant culinary qualification preferred
- Proven previous Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie experience
- Luxury safari lodge, boutique hotel or comparable high-end hospitality experience advantageous
- Strong à la carte and quality food-production skills
- Good kitchen leadership ability
- Understanding of food cost, stock control and waste management
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Hands-on, organised and team oriented
- Comfortable living and working within a safari lodge environment
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: R12,000 – R18,000 per month
- Accommodation: Provided
- Meals: Provided
- Uniform: Provided
- Location: Hoedspruit / Greater Kruger
- Employment: Permanent
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