24/06/2026
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ & ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ก๐ ๐ง๐๐๐๐ก๐ง are recruiting for an experienced and passionate ๐๐ซ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ for a ๐ฑ* ๐๐จ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ located in the Eastern Cape.
This position is ideal for a driven culinary professional who thrives in a luxury safari lodge environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and guest satisfaction are maintained at all times.
๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐น ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ & ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐:
โข Proven experience as an Executive Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a 5-Star lodge, luxury hotel, or fine-dining environment
โข Previous experience within a luxury safari lodge environment highly advantageous
โข Strong all-round culinary skills with a focus on quality, presentation, and consistency
โข Support the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations and service delivery
โข Ensure exceptional food quality and guest dining experiences across all meal services
โข Assist with menu planning, development, and implementation of seasonal menus
โข Lead, train, mentor, and motivate the kitchen brigade to maintain luxury hospitality standards
โข Monitor food costs, stock control, ordering, and kitchen efficiencies
โข Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, health, and safety standards
โข Maintain high standards of kitchen organisation, cleanliness, and professionalism
โข Assist in managing staffing schedules and operational requirements
โข Ability to work hands-on during service and lead by example
โข Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
โข Passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients and innovative cuisine
โข Calm, professional approach with the ability to perform under pressure
๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐: ASAP
๐ฆ๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐: Dependent on experience
๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ถ๐๐: TBD
๐ง๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐: [email protected]