Job Summary
⭐ NEW Chef Vacancy – Zululand (KZN) ?️✨ ? Head Sous Chef – Luxury Boutique Hotel – Zululand ➡️ Live-in Role | Salary: R18,000 – R20,000 Negotiable (DOE) Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting an exceptional Head Sous Chef for a highly regarded luxury boutique hotel in the Zululand region. This is a senior kitchen role suited to a strong all-rounder with refined fine-dining experience, excellent leadership ability, and a consistent, detail-driven approach to food standards and service delivery. Key Responsibilities • Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and service flow • Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, ensuring consistent fine-dining standards • Maintain high-level quality control on taste, presentation, and plating across all services • Assist with menu planning, daily specials, and seasonal innovation • Manage stock control, ordering, portion control, and wastage reduction • Ensure strict hygiene, health, and safety compliance (HACCP principles advantageous) • Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, maintaining discipline and teamwork • Manage dietary requirements and allergy procedures confidently and professionally • Assist with stocktakes, reporting, and kitchen administration as required Requirements • Proven Head Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience essential • Exceptional fine-dining background, within luxury boutique hotels • Strong all-round culinary ability with a consistent, calm leadership style • Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure • Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with FOH and management Package • Salary: R18,000 – R20,000 (negotiable depending on experience) • Single Live-in accommodation provided • Opportunity to work in a high-end, detail-driven boutique hospitality environment To Apply Please submit your CV, contactable references, and a recent head and shoulders photograph ASAP. ? Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.