Senior Sous Chef | Luxury Lodge | Hoedspruit

HotelJobs; Hoedspruit; Remoto; ZAR 279.000 - 335.000; Tempo pieno

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Live-in accommodation

Descrizione del lavoro

HotelJobs is seeking a talented culinary leader for a luxury safari lodge in the Greater Kruger. You will help drive daily kitchen operations, lead the brigade through service, and contribute to menu planning and seasonal dishes.

The role requires 5–8 years in a senior chef role, a formal culinary qualification, and a background in premium lodges or upmarket hotels. Live‑in position with emphasis on HACCP, cost control, and staff development. Salary R25K–R30K DOE.

Competenze

• A formal culinary qualification is required.
• 5–8 years of experience in a senior chef or kitchen leadership role.
• Solid background in 5‑star luxury lodges, safari lodges or upmarket hotels.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Proven leadership with ability to train and develop a diverse kitchen team.
• South African citizen or valid SA work permit; live in remote bush setting.

Mansioni

• Lead the brigade and drive daily kitchen operations during service.
• Contribute to menu planning and seasonal dish development.
• Ensure food quality meets high standards on every plate.
• Control stock, food costs and kitchen administration.
• Train and mentor junior chefs; maintain hygiene and safety compliance.

Conoscenze

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Hygiene standards

Stock control

Food costs

Communication

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Team mentoring

Fine dining

Formazione

Formal culinary qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client is a celebrated luxury safari destination in the Greater Kruger, known for outstanding guest experiences and refined dining in the bush. They are looking for a talented, hands‑on culinary leader from the upmarket lodge or premium hotel sector to join our professional kitchen team.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career in one of South Africa's most sought-after safari settings.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, the successful candidate will help drive the daily running of the kitchen – leading the brigade through service, contributing to menu planning and seasonal dishes, and making sure every plate leaving the pass meets a consistently high standard. The role also carries responsibility for food quality, stock, cost control, hygiene and safety compliance, and the training and mentoring of junior chefs. This is a live‑in position.

• A recognised formal culinary qualification.
• 5–8 years' experience in a senior chef or kitchen leadership position.
• A solid background in 5‑star luxury lodges, safari lodges or upmarket hotels is essential.
• Sound knowledge of fine dining, international cuisine and modern plating techniques.
• A creative approach to menu development and seasonal food concepts.
• Strong grasp of stock control, food costing and kitchen administration.
• In‑depth working knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards.
• A proven leader who can train, motivate and develop a diverse kitchen team.
• Able to stay calm and keep standards high in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Clear communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Physically fit and happy to live and work in a remote bush setting.
• South African citizen or valid South African work permit.
• A professional food portfolio and contactable references are required.
• Shortlisted candidates must provide a clear criminal record check and attend a practical interview.
• R25K – R30K DOE

We appreciate all applications received, but will only reply to those candidates who have the background and experience required. Thank you.