Lodge Sous Chef

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

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1