Senior Sous Chef – Paterson, Eastern Cape

HospitalityandOutdoor; Oos-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 229.000 - 274.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Live-in accommodation

Meals on duty

Luxury lodge environment

Descripción de la vacante

HospitalityandOutdoor in Paterson, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Sous Chef for a luxury game lodge. Lead a high‑performing kitchen, manage menus, ensure top standards of hygiene, and train staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a 4/5‑star setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in luxury lodges, strong leadership, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends. Live‑in accommodation and meals on duty are provided in a prestigious lodge environment.

Formación

• Matric is required; culinary and hygiene qualifications preferred (chef).
• 3-5 years’ experience in a 4/5-star lodge environment is essential.
• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coordinate and train kitchen staff in a high‑paced lodge kitchen.
• Oversee menu compilation and implementation with attention to dietary requirements.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, waste reduction and presentation standards.
• Manage stock control, planning and budgeting for the department.

Conocimientos

Culinary skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Menu planning

Stock control

Budgeting

Staff training

Time management

Meal presentation

Dietary knowledge

Educación

Matric

Culinary and Hygiene qualifications

Descripción del empleo

Senior Sous Chef – Paterson, Eastern Cape | Luxury Game Lodge

Establishment: Game Lodge

Starting Date: ASAP

Key Information

• Full Time
• Eastern Cape
• Posted 2 days ago
• R 22 500 pm DOE R / Month

Introduction

A prestigious luxury game lodge in Paterson, Eastern Cape, is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join their high‑performing hospitality team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented culinary professional with strong chef, hospitality, and kitchen expertise to contribute to a world‑class lodge environment. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, consistency, and leadership to a fast‑paced kitchen while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and guest satisfaction. If you thrive in a 4/5‑star lodge setting and are passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences, this role offers the perfect platform to grow your career.

Job Requirements

• Matric
• Culinary and Hygiene qualifications preferred (chef)
• 3-5 years’ experience in a 4/5-star lodge environment (Essential)
• Strong cooking skills and excellent knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards
• Menu compilation and implementation
• Knowledge of all dietary requirements
• Strong stock control knowledge and procedures
• Good understanding of planning, budgeting and departmental administration
• Ability to lead, coordinate and train kitchen staff (hospitality)
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Ability to work under pressure with high attention to detail
• Maintain consistency in taste, portioning and presentation
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to create, implement and maintain written control documents and training manuals
• Food portfolio required with application

Package

• R22 500 per month
• Live-in accommodation
• Meals on duty
• Exceptional working environment within a luxury lodge setting

Start Date

ASAP