Sous Chef - Ftc

More Collection; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef for a luxury private safari camp in the Sabi Sands, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on maintaining exceptional dining standards and supporting the kitchen team to deliver a consistently high-quality guest experience.

The successful candidate will lead day-to-day kitchen operations, mentor junior staff, ensure strict hygiene and food safety, and contribute seasonal menu ideas in a remote safari setting.

Qualifications

• Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef experience in luxury lodge or safari camp.
• Strong culinary skills and passion for food.
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.
• Hands-on, professional and team-oriented approach.
• Experience in remote safari environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day kitchen management and operation.
• Support Executive Chef in maintaining high culinary standards.
• Oversee and guide kitchen team during service and preparation.
• Ensure dishes meet luxury hospitality standards.
• Assist with menu planning and implementation.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels and food costs.
• Assist with ordering and storage of supplies.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain a clean, professional kitchen environment.
• Ensure smooth operations during busy periods.
• Contribute seasonal dish ideas to guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Strong culinary skills

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Team leadership

Time management

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef for a luxury private safari camp in the Sabi Sands, Mpumalanga.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining exceptional culinary standards and supporting the kitchen team in delivering a consistently high-quality dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management and operation of the kitchen.
• Support the Executive Chef in maintaining consistently high culinary standards.
• Oversee and guide the kitchen team during service and preparation.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the required luxury hospitality standards.
• Assist with menu preparation, planning and implementation.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety.
• Monitor stock levels, food costs and portion control.
• Assist with ordering, receiving and correct storage of food supplies.
• Train, mentor and motivate junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment.
• Ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations during busy service periods.
• Contribute creative ideas and seasonal dishes to enhance the guest dining experience.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef within a luxury lodge, safari camp or high-end hospitality environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for food.
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Professional, hands-on and team-oriented approach.
• Relevant culinary qualifications would be advantageous.
• The ability to work in a remote safari environment is essential.

Negotiable depending on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Senior Sous Chef to join a luxury safari operation and contribute to an exceptional guest experience in one of South Africa’s premier safari destinations.