Senior Sous Chef

Bushwise; Hoedspruit; Presencial; ZAR 360.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site accommodation

Meals provided

Descripción de la vacante

Bushwise in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa seeks a Senior Sous Chef to join its elite culinary team in a luxury safari lodge. As second-in-command, you assist Head Chef in daily back-of-house operations, mentoring staff and ensuring consistency of fine-dining experiences.

You will lead production from bush breakfasts to 4-star dinners, manage stock, adapt to dietary requirements, and uphold HACCP standards in remote game lodge settings. On-site accommodation and meals are provided.

Formación

• Minimum 3–5 years of senior culinary experience in luxury settings.
• Formal culinary degree or chef diploma preferred.
• Experience with remote supply chains and FIFO stock rotation.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee production, preparation, and plating of high-quality menus across breakfast, lunch, boma, and fine dining dinners.
• Lead daily kitchen workflows and maintain consistency in the absence of Head Chef.
• Accommodate diverse dietary restrictions and allergy protocols.
• Manage inventory, purchase orders, minimize waste, and conduct monthly stock takes.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff and commis chefs.
• Enforce HACCP standards and ensure hygiene and safety compliance.

Conocimientos

Culinary leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Quality control

Dietary management

Educación

Formal culinary arts degree or professional chef diploma

Descripción del empleo

Hoedspruit, South Africa

We are seeking a highly accomplished, energetic, and dependable Senior Sous Chef to join our elite culinary team. Operating in the heart of the bushveld, dining is a cornerstone of our guest journey. We deliver thoughtful, generous, and beautifully presented fine-dining experiences that respect local South African flavors and the surrounding wilderness.

As the second-in-command, you will support the Head Chef in leading daily back-of-house operations, ensuring consistency, and mentoring a passionate team.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Excellence: Oversee the production, preparation, and plating of high-quality menus ranging from bush breakfasts and elegant lunch buffets to interactive bomas and 4-star fine dining dinners.
• Operational Leadership: Run daily kitchen workflows and manage the "pass" with pace and absolute precision, confidently stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Dietary Management: Expertly accommodate highly diverse guest profiles, special dietary restrictions, and strict allergy protocols.
• Stock & Cost Control: Manage inventory, complete accurate purchase orders, minimize food waste, and conduct monthly stock takes to maintain strict gross profit targets.
• Team Development: Train, mentor, and inspire junior kitchen staff and commis chefs, fostering a positive, disciplined kitchen culture.
• Hygiene & Safety: Enforce impeccable health, sanitation, and safety compliance standards (HACCP regulations) across all food preparation areas.

Requirements

Requirements & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of senior culinary experience, ideally within a 4- or 5-star luxury safari lodge or remote high-end resort setting.
• Education: Formal culinary arts degree or professional chef diploma is highly preferred.
• Logistics Skills: Proven understanding of remote supply chains, stock rotation (FIFO), and local supplier ordering systems.
• Leadership Attributes: Exceptional communication, problem-solving under pressure, and the ability to maintain strong synergy between front-of-house and back-of-house staff.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work flexible safari lodge hours, including weekends, holidays, and split shifts.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Comfortable on-site live-in accommodation and all meals provided.
• Generous leave cycle rotation tailored for remote game reserve operations.
• Work in one of South Africa's most prestigious wilderness areas.