Boutique Lodge Senior Sous Chef: Menu, Training & Launch Lead

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Capsicum Culinary Studio Tshwane (Pretoria) seeks a Senior Sous Chef to build and lead a boutique lodge kitchen. You will oversee meal prep, quality, and menu development for a remote, small-team setting.

You will manage food costing, supplier relations, and kitchen budgets while enforcing HACCP and safety standards. Mentoring junior staff and supporting pre-opening setup are key components of the role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef in boutique lodge or luxury hospitality.
• Strong menu development and food costing skills.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety compliance.
• Stock control, ordering and supplier management expertise.
• Comfortable working in a remote, small-team environment.
• Leadership and staff training ability.
• Experience training or mentoring junior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all meal preparation, presentation and quality across the lodge.
• Develop and refresh menus in line with the lodge's style and guest profile.
• Manage food costing, supplier relationships and kitchen budgets.
• Maintain HACCP and food safety standards throughout the kitchen.
• Train and mentor the Sous Chef and kitchen assistants.
• Plan and execute kitchen operations for events and private dining.
• Report on kitchen equipment and maintenance needs.
• Contribute to pre-opening setup and training ahead of launch.

Skills

Executive Chef

Senior Sous Chef

Kitchen Leadership

Menu Development

Job description

Capsicum Culinary Studio Tshwane (Pretoria) seeks a Senior Sous Chef to build and lead a boutique lodge kitchen. You will oversee meal prep, quality, and menu development for a remote, small-team setting.

You will manage food costing, supplier relations, and kitchen budgets while enforcing HACCP and safety standards. Mentoring junior staff and supporting pre-opening setup are key components of the role.