Senior Sous Chef — Luxury Safari Lodge, Live‑In

Bushwise; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Meals provided

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Quality control

Dietary management

Education

Formal culinary arts degree or professional chef diploma

Job description

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.