Sous Chef

Kendrick Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 152,334 - 182,466; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation provided

Meals provided

Start date: As soon as possible

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment invites a skilled Sous Chef to join a luxury safari lodge set in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger. You will work under the Head Chef, lead a small kitchen brigade and deliver imaginative dining across bush breakfasts, deck lunches, and private in-suite meals.

Based in a remote live-in setting, you will manage food costing, HACCP compliance, and seasonal menus while upholding the highest standards of quality and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in luxury lodge environment.
• Strong all-round kitchen skills across all meal services and dining formats.
• Experience with private dining, bush dining and special event catering.
• Solid understanding of food costing, stock control and kitchen administration.
• Full HACCP compliance and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to assist with menu development and seasonal specials.
• Ability to lead and guide a small kitchen brigade in the Head Chef's absence.
• Comfortable living and working in a remote, live-in bush environment.
• Stable work history with contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef across all daily kitchen operations and meal services.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Run the kitchen independently in the Head Chef's absence.
• Assist with stock rotation, wastage control and daily prep standards.
• Maintain strict hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards at all times.
• Assist with ordering, invoicing and food costing.
• Mentor and develop junior kitchen staff.
• Contribute to special dining events and personalised guest experiences.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food cost control

Menu development

Private/bush dining

Stock control

HACCP knowledge

Event catering

Team mentorship

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Sous Chef | Luxury Safari Lodge | Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger

Kendrick Recruitment is searching for a skilled and reliable Sous Chef for a well-regarded luxury safari lodge set alongside a beautiful dam in the southern Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, just 30 minutes from Hoedspruit, forming part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem.

Known for its imaginative, ever-changing dining experiences across multiple settings, including bush breakfasts, deck lunches, boma dinners and private in-suite dining, this property takes food seriously. We need a Sous Chef who does too.

Minimum Requirements

• Formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution
• Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a luxury lodge environment
• Strong all-round kitchen skills across all meal services and dining formats
• Experience with private dining, bush dining and special event catering
• Solid understanding of food costing, stock control and kitchen administration
• Full HACCP compliance and food safety knowledge
• Ability to assist with menu development and seasonal specials
• Ability to lead and guide a small kitchen brigade in the Head Chef's absence
• Comfortable living and working in a remote, live-in bush environment
• Stable work history with contactable references

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef across all daily kitchen operations and meal services
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Run the kitchen independently in the Head Chef's absence
• Assist with stock rotation, wastage control and daily prep standards
• Maintain strict hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards at all times
• Assist with ordering, invoicing and food costing
• Mentor and develop junior kitchen staff
• Contribute to special dining events and personalised guest experiences

Package

• Gross Salary: Up to R15,000 per month (DOE)
• Live-in accommodation and meals provided
• Start date: As soon as possible