Lux Safari Lodge Sous Chef | Fine Dining in Kruger

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meals provided

Standard lodge benefits

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a talented Sous Chef for a newly opened ultra-luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger, Limpopo. This transformative role supports a six-suite property within a celebrated hospitality group, delivering regional African cuisine with fine-dining techniques.

Lead a small remote kitchen, mentor junior staff, ensure HACCP compliance, manage food costing and seasonal menus, with live-in accommodation and meals provided.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution.
• 3–5 years' Sous Chef or senior CDP experience in a 5-star luxury lodge.
• Strong leadership with ability to run a kitchen independently.
• Proven commitment to locally sourced, seasonal cuisine.
• Solid food costing, stock control, ordering and waste management.
• HACCP compliance and full food safety knowledge.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior kitchen staff.
• Comfort working across breakfast, lunch, dinner and special bush events.
• Willingness to live in a remote lodge environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering an exceptional fine dining and regional culinary offering.
• Run the kitchen independently in the Head Chef's absence.
• Contribute creatively to menu development and seasonal changes.
• Maintain highest standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Manage food costing, stock control and waste reduction.
• Mentor and train junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Coordinate bush dining experiences, sundowner setups and private events.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Mentor staff

HACCP knowledge

Budgeting

Remote lodge

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a talented Sous Chef for a newly opened ultra-luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger, Limpopo. This transformative role supports a six-suite property within a celebrated hospitality group, delivering regional African cuisine with fine-dining techniques.

Lead a small remote kitchen, mentor junior staff, ensure HACCP compliance, manage food costing and seasonal menus, with live-in accommodation and meals provided.