ZMO 19801 - Senior Sous Chef (5-Star)

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Date posted:

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Location:

Hoedspruit, South Africa

Salary:

Salary is negotiable depending on experience

SUMMARY:
Senior Sous Chef (5-Star)

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

High-end Luxury Game Lodge

Job Description

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Sous Chef to join the culinary team of a award-winning luxury safari lodge where every detail of the guest journey matters. Dining is central to the experience: thoughtful, generous, beautifully presented and rooted in respect for place, people and the surrounding wilderness. They are looking for a skilled, dependable chef to support the Head Chef and Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations and delivering food that is considered, consistent and memorable.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Head Chef and Executive Chef with the daily running of the kitchen, ensuring preparation, service and handovers are well organized
Support menu preparation, seasonal menu updates, daily specials and guest-specific requirements, including dietary needs and special occasions
Maintain consistent food quality, portion control, plating and presentation across all services
Supervise kitchen staff during preparation and service, ensuring tasks are completed correctly, calmly and on time
Train, coach and mentor junior kitchen team members
Ensure ingredients are used responsibly, stored correctly and rotated according to stock control procedures
Assist with stock takes, ordering, wastage control and reporting of shortages or variances
Uphold statutory hygiene, health, food safety and sanitation requirements at all times
Keep kitchen areas, equipment and workstations clean, organized and service-ready
Report maintenance issues, equipment faults and safety risks promptly
Support accurate kitchen administration, including attendance records, stock documentation and daily operational notes
Ensure kitchen staff are correctly dressed, well groomed and professional
Liaise with Front of House, Guest Relations and other departments to deliver a seamless guest experience
Step into a stronger leadership role when the Head Chef or Executive Chef is off duty or unavailable

Qualifications

Recognized culinary qualification (diploma or certificate in Professional Cookery or equivalent)
Valid food safety and hygiene certification
Minimum 4-6 years in professional kitchens, including at least 2 years in a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef
Experience in a lodge, hotel, restaurant or luxury hospitality environment
5-Star Luxury lodge or fine dining experience highly advantageous
Proven experience supervising and training junior kitchen staff
Valid driver’s licence (advantageous)

Skills

Strong culinary ability with refined preparation and plating skills
Good understanding of luxury lodge standards, guest expectations and personalized dining
Reliable leadership style, able to guide a team through busy services
Sound knowledge of stock control, kitchen hygiene, food safety and daily administration
Clear communication and a practical, team-focused approach
Strong attention to detail, consistency and professional presentation
Ability to stay calm, organized and solutions-focused under pressure
A creative but disciplined approach that values sustainability and responsible use of ingredients
Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and split shifts according to lodge operations
Basic kitchen administration skills
Passion for developing others and contributing to a culture of exceptional service

Salary/Package

Salary is negotiable depending on experience

Benefits

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