Lead Sous Chef: Luxury Kitchen, Creative & Precise

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is sourcing a senior kitchen professional for a luxury property in Limpopo. The candidate will lead multiple kitchen sections, supervise staff, and drive high standards of food quality and presentation for demanding guest services.

The role requires extensive culinary expertise, strong leadership, cost-conscious decision-making, and the ability to manage high-volume services while maintaining HACCP-compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery or Commercial Cookery.
• Minimum of 35 years' experience in a professional kitchen with at least 2 years in a Sous Chef or senior position.
• Experience in luxury hotel, lodge, resort or fine-dining establishment.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Delegation

Time management

Detail & presentation

Cost control

Work under pressure

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Culinary qualification (Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery/Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is sourcing a senior kitchen professional for a luxury property in Limpopo. The candidate will lead multiple kitchen sections, supervise staff, and drive high standards of food quality and presentation for demanding guest services.

The role requires extensive culinary expertise, strong leadership, cost-conscious decision-making, and the ability to manage high-volume services while maintaining HACCP-compliant practices.