5* Safari Lodge in Paterson, Eastern Cape, is looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team.
Reporting to the Head Chef, the successful candidate will lead daily kitchen operations, develop the kitchen brigade and maintain exceptional food quality, presentation and personalised guest dining experiences.
Duties:
Run daily kitchen shifts and conduct pre-shift briefings with front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
Engage with guests regarding menu requests, dietary requirements and special occasions, communicating arrangements promptly to the lodge team.
Ensure all food meets the lodge's quality, presentation and service standards.
Enforce standardised recipes, portion controls and plating specifications across the kitchen brigade.
Maintain organised cyclical menus, recipes and kitchen documentation.
Ensure kitchen records and administrative duties are completed accurately and on time.
Enforce food safety, hygiene, security and health and safety requirements.
Supervise, motivate and manage kitchen staff during preparation and service.
Assist with stock control, ordering, food costing and wastage management.
Support all kitchen sections to ensure seamless service delivery.
Train, mentor and develop junior chefs to maintain consistency and high performance.
Keep up to date with industry standards, policies and best practices.
Requirements:
A diploma or other formal qualification in Culinary Arts.
Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior culinary role within a 5-star lodge or hospitality environment.