Sous Chef

Recruiter:

Wild Dreams Hospitality

Job Ref:

WDH002718/Trav

Date posted:

Monday, November 2, 2026

Location:

Klaserie, South Africa

Salary:

18300 Monthly

SUMMARY:
A five-star boutique safari lodge in the Greater Kruger is seeking an experienced SOUS CHEF to run its hot section and step into pastry when needed.

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate is a hands-on hot kitchen professional from a five-star environment who can support the Executive Chef and Head Chef, lead the team when senior management is away, and keep dessert and baking standards consistent while the Pastry Chef is off. A good attitude and a willingness to learn matter as much as the CV.

Core Criteria:

Previous experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong Junior Sous Chef, in a 5-star environment
Recognised culinary qualification or equivalent professional kitchen training
Proven ability to coordinate busy services and work in a diverse team
Strong knowledge of food preparation, menu execution, dietary requirements and allergens
Sound understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
Good knowledge of recipe costing, portion control, ordering and stock management
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and grow with the team

Core Responsibilities:

Lead hot section preparation and service to approved recipe, presentation and quality standards
Check taste, seasoning, temperature, portions and plating before dishes go out
Ensure mise en place, prep lists, handovers and closing duties are done accurately
Coordinate kitchen sections and allocate resources for smooth service
Handle dietary requirements, allergies and special requests according to set procedures
Run the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef and Head Chef
Support the senior chefs with day-to-day kitchen management, discipline and teamwork
Run the pastry section when the Pastry Chef is away, producing desserts, breads and baked items to standard
Contribute to dessert, teatime and special event menu development
Assist with ordering, receiving, stocktakes and discrepancy checks, while reducing wastage
Monitor ingredient quality, usage, storage and stock rotation
Maintain food safety, hygiene, temperature records and cleaning schedules
Report equipment defects and hazards, and follow up until resolved
Keep accurate kitchen records, checklists, recipes and training material

On Offer:

Salary: R18,300 per month, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
Live-in position
Meals on shift
Uniform provided
Leave (21 days after 1 year)
3 weeks on, 1 week off work cycle
Provident fund and medical insurance after a successful 3-month probation
Planned start date: Monday 14 December

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