South Africa: Sous Chef – Luxury Private Reserve – Kalahari | Lb posted by HotelJobs

Sous Chef Luxury Private Reserve | Kalahari

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join a prestigious luxury private reserve located in the Kalahari. This live-in position offers a negotiable salary, dependent on experience, and provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic and high-end hospitality environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Sous Chef in a 5-star establishment

• Food hygiene and professional cooking qualifications

• Proven ability to perform in a busy, fast-paced kitchen

• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure

• Experience in coordinating a kitchen team to deliver menus and dishes with precision and high presentation standards

• Excellent understanding of current food trends

• Knowledge of dietary and religious requirements

• Strong grasp of creating, implementing, and maintaining standard operating procedures

• Sound knowledge of stock management and control

• Competence in planning, budgeting, and departmental administration

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor, train, and manage the kitchen team, ensuring continual improvement and development

• Systemise and streamline kitchen operations, including stock control, food preparation, presentation, timely service, and wastage reduction

• Compile and implement seasonal menus aligned with the propertys culinary standards

• Maintain and exceed standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and handling in compliance with legislation

• Lead and train staff in line with the propertys food directive, ensuring all dishes are prepared to the highest standard

• Oversee kitchen administration, ensuring effective stock control and minimising shortages, wastage, and variances

• Monitor and manage kitchen costs, implementing effective measures for control

This role is ideal for a driven culinary professional looking to further their career in a refined luxury environment.