Senior Sous Chef- Phalaborwa

HospitalityandOutdoor; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Uniform

Company benefits

Job summary

Hospitality and Outdoor is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a prestigious lodge in Phalaborwa, Limpopo. This role supports the Head Chef, leads the kitchen team, and maintains the highest culinary standards to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as Sous Chef or Head Chef in a 4/5-star lodge, with strong leadership and cost-control skills. Housing is provided, and the position starts October/November 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a Sous Chef or Head Chef role in a 4/5-star lodge.
• Proven ability to compile and implement menus.
• Strong kitchen leadership, stock control and cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Coordinate staff, rostering, ordering stock and maintain presentation standards.
• Train junior staff and ensure clarity of handovers between shifts.
• Maintain hygiene, safety standards and compliance with dietary needs.

Skills

Senior Sous Chef experience

Kitchen leadership

Menu compilation & cost control

Staff rostering & training

Hygiene & safety compliance

Education

Culinary qualification

Hygiene certification

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor

Starting Date: October/November 2026

Establishment: Game Lodge

Additional Benefits

• Housing
• Uniform

Other

Introduction – Chef Lodge Kitchen Management

Hospitality and Outdoor is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join a prestigious luxury lodge in Phalaborwa, Limpopo. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled chef with strong lodge kitchen management experience to join a professional hospitality operation. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef, maintain exceptional culinary standards, and lead the kitchen team in delivering consistently high-quality dishes and memorable guest experiences in Limpopo.

Job Requirements – Chef Lodge Kitchen Management

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in a 4/5-star lodge environment – Essential.
• Cooking and Hygiene qualifications are beneficial.
• Proven ability in menu compilation and implementation.
• Strong kitchen leadership skills, including coordinating staff, rostering, ordering stock and maintaining high presentation standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of dietary requirements and the ability to accommodate guest needs.
• Experience creating, implementing and maintaining written control documents and training manuals.
• Strong understanding of stock procedures, portion control, stock rotation and kitchen cost control.
• Good knowledge of planning, budgeting and departmental administration.
• Ability to maintain excellent hygiene, health and safety standards and support recycling initiatives.
• Strong focus on training and developing junior kitchen staff while continuously improving personal culinary knowledge.
• Ability to manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and provide clear handovers between shifts.
• Careful handling of kitchen equipment, with maintenance issues reported promptly to management.

Package – Chef Lodge Kitchen Management

• R20,000 - R25,000 per month
• Accommodation provided
• Company benefits

Start Date – Chef Lodge Kitchen Management

October/November 2026