Luxury Safari Lodge Senior Sous Chef — Live-in

Kendrick Recruitment; Modimolle; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join a prestigious luxury Big Five safari lodge in the Greater Kruger area. This role offers the chance to lead a team in a high-end hospitality setting, delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Salary ranges from R25,000 to R30,000 gross per month, depending on experience, with live-in accommodations available. This is an ideal opportunity for a culinary professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for superior

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in luxury lodge/hotel/fine-dining.
• Strong culinary skills and passion for high‑quality food.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with daily kitchen management.
• Oversee food prep, presentation and service to high standards.
• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team.
• Maintain food quality, consistency and portion control.
• Assist with menu planning, stock control and ordering.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
• Monitor kitchen costs and minimise wastage.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Communication

Team management

Organisational skills

Tools

Stock control

Food costing

Kitchen administration

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join a prestigious luxury Big Five safari lodge in the Greater Kruger area. This role offers the chance to lead a team in a high-end hospitality setting, delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Salary ranges from R25,000 to R30,000 gross per month, depending on experience, with live-in accommodations available. This is an ideal opportunity for a culinary professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for superior