Sous Chef

Recruiter:

Wild Dreams Hospitality

Job Ref:

WDH002509/Dom.K

Date posted:

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Location:

Phinda Game Reserve, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A luxury private game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a talented and driven SOUS CHEF to join their culinary team.

POSITION INFO:
This is a hands-on kitchen role for someone who thrives under pressure, takes real ownership of food quality and stock control, and enjoys the rhythm of remote lodge life. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and fellow chefs across the reserve, so strong communication and a genuine team mentality matter just as much as your knife skills.

Core Criteria:

Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in the service industry
Valid, unendorsed South African driver's license essential
Strong organisational skills and lateral thinking ability
Comfortable working unsupervised and taking initiative
Solid computer literacy
Excellent communication skills with guests, chefs, and other departments
Honest, driven, and career minded
Passion for great food and a commitment to World Class Hospitality standards

Core Responsibilities:

Set and maintain kitchen hygiene standards
Train chefs and implement kitchen procedures
Manage stock control, rotation, and ordering for storerooms, fridges, and freezers
Oversee strict food costing and drive cost cutting initiatives with local suppliers
Check all food leaving the kitchen for guests
Manage leftovers daily and keep an emergency food supply on hand for unexpected situations
Prepare and check snacks and provisions for game drives, bush banquets, and picnics
Communicate special dietary requirements to the team and personally greet guests with specific needs before their first meal
Liaise with camp managers and butlers so front-of-house understands each dish and its ingredients
Support other lodges on the reserve when needed
Have a weather contingency plan in place for outdoor dining

Live-in position
Transport to and from leave cycles is the candidate's own responsibility

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