Sous Chef - Luxury Safari Lodge - Greater Kruger | SL

Sous Chef - Luxury Safari Lodge - Greater Kruger, Limpopo

Kendrick Recruitment is searching for a skilled, passionate and team-driven Sous Chef for a well-loved luxury safari lodge set along a scenic river in the Greater Kruger, near Hoedspruit, Limpopo.

This intimate lodge accommodates up to 18 guests and prides itself on delivering a warm, high-quality dining experience across multiple settings including indoor dining, riverside deck service, boma evenings and bush breakfasts. The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in running a smooth, consistent and high-standard kitchen and step up confidently in their absence.

Minimum Requirements:

Formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution - advantageous

Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience as a Sous Chef or senior CDP in a luxury lodge - essential

Strong all-round culinary skills across all meal services and dining formats

Ability to run the kitchen independently and to full standard in the Head Chef's absence

Sound knowledge of food costing, stock control, ordering and waste management

Full HACCP compliance and food safety knowledge

Proven ability to mentor and develop junior kitchen staff

Experience coordinating special dining events including bush breakfasts, boma dinners and private dining

Positive, hands-on team player with a proactive attitude

Comfortable living and working in a remote, live-in bush environment

Stable work history with contactable references

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Head Chef across all daily kitchen operations and meal services

Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation and consistency at all times

Run the kitchen independently and to full standard in the Head Chef's absence

Mentor and develop junior kitchen staff

Manage stock rotation, wastage control and daily prep standards

Assist with ordering, invoicing and food costing

Maintain strict hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards

Contribute to special bush dining experiences, boma evenings and personalised guest requests

Attend team briefings and contribute positively to the lodge team culture

Package:

Gross Salary: R15,000 - R18,000 per month (negotiable DOE)

Live-in: Accommodation and meals provided

Should you feel you are the right fit for this role, please apply with your updated CV, a food portfolio, contactable references and a recent head and shoulders photo ASAP!📌 Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.