Senior Sous Chef

Kendrick Recruitment; Sabie; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment has an exciting opening for a Senior Sous Chef at a luxury private safari camp in the Sabi Sands, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will support the Executive Chef and lead the kitchen team to maintain exceptional culinary standards and a high-quality dining experience.

duties include menu planning, stock control and ensuring strict food hygiene while delivering memorable guest experiences in a remote safari setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef within a luxury lodge, safari camp or high-end hospitality environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for food.
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Professional, hands-on and team-oriented approach.
• Relevant culinary qualifications would be advantageous.
• The ability to work in a remote safari environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management and operation of the kitchen.
• Support the Executive Chef in maintaining consistently high culinary standards.
• Oversee and guide the kitchen team during service and preparation.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the required luxury hospitality standards.
• Assist with menu preparation, planning and implementation.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety.
• Monitor stock levels, food costs and portion control.
• Assist with ordering, receiving and correct storage of food supplies.
• Train, mentor and motivate junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment.
• Ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations during busy service periods.
• Contribute creative ideas and seasonal dishes to enhance the guest dining experience.

Job description

Senior Sous Chef

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef for a luxury private safari camp in the Sabi Sands, Mpumalanga.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining exceptional culinary standards and supporting the kitchen team in delivering a consistently high-quality dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management and operation of the kitchen.

• Support the Executive Chef in maintaining consistently high culinary standards.

• Oversee and guide the kitchen team during service and preparation.

• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the required luxury hospitality standards.

• Assist with menu preparation, planning and implementation.

• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety.

• Monitor stock levels, food costs and portion control.

• Assist with ordering, receiving and correct storage of food supplies.

• Train, mentor and motivate junior kitchen staff.

• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment.

• Ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations during busy service periods.

• Contribute creative ideas and seasonal dishes to enhance the guest dining experience.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef within a luxury lodge, safari camp or high-end hospitality environment.

• Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for food.

• Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards.

• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

• Professional, hands-on and team-oriented approach.

• Relevant culinary qualifications would be advantageous.

• The ability to work in a remote safari environment is essential.

Salary

• Negotiable depending on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Senior Sous Chef to join a luxury safari operation and contribute to an exceptional guest experience in one of South Africa's premier safari destinations.