Sous Chef | Luxury Safari Lodge | Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger

Kendrick Recruitment is searching for a skilled and reliable Sous Chef for a well-regarded luxury safari lodge set alongside a beautiful dam in the southern Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, just 30 minutes from Hoedspruit, forming part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem.

Known for its imaginative, ever-changing dining experiences across multiple settings, including bush breakfasts, deck lunches, boma dinners and private in-suite dining, this property takes food seriously. We need a Sous Chef who does too.

Minimum Requirements

• Formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution
  
• Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a luxury lodge environment
  
• Strong all-round kitchen skills across all meal services and dining formats
  
• Experience with private dining, bush dining and special event catering
  
• Solid understanding of food costing, stock control and kitchen administration
  
• Full HACCP compliance and food safety knowledge
  
• Ability to assist with menu development and seasonal specials
  
• Ability to lead and guide a small kitchen brigade in the Head Chef's absence
  
• Comfortable living and working in a remote, live-in bush environment
  
• Stable work history with contactable references
  

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef across all daily kitchen operations and meal services
  
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
  
• Run the kitchen independently in the Head Chef's absence
  
• Assist with stock rotation, wastage control and daily prep standards
  
• Maintain strict hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards at all times
  
• Assist with ordering, invoicing and food costing
  
• Mentor and develop junior kitchen staff
  
• Contribute to special dining events and personalised guest experiences
  

Package

• Gross Salary: Up to R15,000 per month (DOE)
  
• Live-in accommodation and meals provided
  
• Start date: As soon as possible
  

Should you feel you are the right fit for this role, please apply with your updated CV, contactable references, a food portfolio and a recent head and shoulders photo as soon as possible.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.