Employer Description 5-Star Game Reserves located in the Zululand and Northern KwaZulu Natal Job Description Our clients are looking for the Head Chefs second in command/Assistant, responsible for planning and managing food preparation in the kitchen. Perform a variety of duties including but not limited to planning menus, assisting in training new kitchen staff and recording stock. You will be responsible for: Helping in the preparation and design of all food and drink menus Producing high-quality plates both design and taste-wise Ensuring that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards Filling in for the Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation Assisting in Managing and training kitchen staff, establishing working schedule and assessing staffs performance Ordering supplies to stock inventory appropriately Complying with and enforcing sanitation regulations and safety standards Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and guests Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating, and assist in training junior cook Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures Maintaining an excellent record of kitchen and staff management Qualifications Matric Culinary/Food preparation qualifications Skills The successful candidate must have: Minimum 3 years working experience as a Sous Chef 5-star game lodge fine dining experience Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions Familiar with the industrys best practices Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) Strong organizational skills Attention to detail Knowledge of kitchen/restaurant regulations Leadership ability Positivity Ability to work under pressure Self-motivated Creative Problems-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Expectational customer-service skills Benefits Single accommodation and meals on duty

Smi 14791 – Junior Sous / Sous Chefs Urgently Needed – Luxury Game Reserves In Kwazulu Natal position available in KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-02-19 in the Catering Hospitality category