Lux Lodge Sous Chef: Gourmet Dining & On-Site Housing

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided by the lodge

Meals on duty

Professional development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Sous Chef for a luxurious game lodge near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role supports the Head Chef in menu planning, food preparation, staff supervision, and maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene to deliver gourmet lodge dining.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie experience, strong cooking techniques, HACCP knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure in a fine dining lodge.

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining or high-end lodge/restaurant settings.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and presentation.
• Experience in managing kitchen staff and ensuring smooth operations.
• Proficiency in food safety and hygiene practices (HACCP).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in menu planning, development, and costing.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to established recipes and standards.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff, ensuring proper techniques and adherence to standards.
• Maintain strict standards of food hygiene, safety, and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, and portion control to minimize waste and control costs.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest quality.
• Contribute to a positive and efficient working environment within the kitchen team.
• Participate in receiving and inspecting deliveries of food supplies.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized at all times.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food presentation

Staff supervision

Food safety (HACCP)

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Fine dining

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Sous Chef for a luxurious game lodge near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role supports the Head Chef in menu planning, food preparation, staff supervision, and maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene to deliver gourmet lodge dining.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie experience, strong cooking techniques, HACCP knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure in a fine dining lodge.