Location
South Africa
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 12, 2026
Job Description
A Big Five game reserve in the Eastern Cape is seeking an experienced SENIOR SOUS CHEF to join their kitchen team.
This is a senior culinary role within a well-established five-star lodge environment, ideal for a chef who can run a shift with authority, manage a brigade under pressure, and still keep an eye on the guest experience at the same time.
Core Criteria:
Core Responsibilities:
This is a senior culinary role within a well-established five-star lodge environment, ideal for a chef who can run a shift with authority, manage a brigade under pressure, and still keep an eye on the guest experience at the same time.
Core Criteria:
- Diploma or other formal qualification in Culinary Arts
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior culinary role within a 5-star lodge or hospitality environment
- Proven experience leading and managing kitchen brigades
- Strong understanding of food costing, stock control, and wastage management
- Working knowledge of Micros/POS systems and Microsoft Office
- Valid driver's license
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Sound knowledge of Food & Beverage service principles
Core Responsibilities: