Job Summary
An intimate luxury safari camp is seeking a hands-on SOUS CHEF to take ownership of the kitchen operation within a remote bush environment. The successful candidate will work closely with lodge management and staff to deliver exceptional guest dining experiences. This role is ideally suited to a mature and operationally involved chef who leads by example and thrives within a smaller, team-oriented lodge environment where every staff member contributes actively to daily operations. Candidate Responsibilities: Oversee daily kitchen operations and assist with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of all meals Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and guest satisfaction Execute menus in line with lodge standards and guest expectations Manage stock control, ordering, stock rotation, and kitchen administration Monitor food costs, wastage, and kitchen controls effectively Maintain exceptional cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout all kitchen and storage areas Lead; support, and work alongside the kitchen team in a hands-on manner Assist with staff supervision, training, and maintaining positive team morale Work closely with lodge management as part of a collaborative operational team Ensure all health, safety, and food handling procedures are strictly followed Remain calm, organised, and solutions-driven within a remote lodge environment Core Criteria: Previous experience within a luxury lodge, safari camp, or remote hospitality kitchen environment Strong cooking ability combined with hands-on operational leadership Excellent cleanliness, organisation, and kitchen hygiene standards Strong stock control and kitchen administration experience Ability to manage and motivate a small kitchen team effectively Professional; calm under pressure, and team-oriented personality Strong communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to be fully operational and involved in all aspects of the kitchen Stable track record within hospitality environments Male candidates preferred due to current accommodation logistics Package: Salary: R15,000 per month Sunday pay included Public holiday pay included Private bachelor-style accommodation with ensuite bathroom and kitchenette provided This is a live-in position.