Live-in Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Quality Control

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in a bush lodge. The candidate will support the Head Chef, oversee daily operations, and ensure quality and cost control across all services.

Ideal applicants bring experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in busy venues, plus a relevant culinary qualification. The role includes a live-in arrangement and long shifts, with weekend work expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sous Chef or senior Chef de Partie in a lodge, hotel, or busy restaurant kitchen.
• Recognised culinary qualification is advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of food costing, stock control, and ordering.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running the daily kitchen operation.
• Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Oversee food preparation, quality, and presentation across all services.
• Ensure consistent recipes, portion sizes, and plating standards.
• Manage stock rotation, requisitions, and ordering.
• Assist with regular stock takes and help keep food costs on target.
• Maintain hygiene, health, and safety standards at all times.
• Train, supervise, and motivate junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Report equipment faults and maintenance needs promptly.

Skills

Sous Chef

Senior Chef de Partie

Lodge/Hotel experience

Food costing

Hygiene standards

Shift leadership

Plating standards

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Wild Dreams Hospitality seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in a bush lodge. The candidate will support the Head Chef, oversee daily operations, and ensure quality and cost control across all services.

Ideal applicants bring experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in busy venues, plus a relevant culinary qualification. The role includes a live-in arrangement and long shifts, with weekend work expected.