Sous Chef (preference French speaker)

Sous Chef – KZN

A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced Sous Chef to join a luxury lodge in KwaZulu-Natal.

POSITION: Sous Chef

LOCATION: KwaZulu-Natal

ENVIRONMENT: Live-in, Luxury Safari Lodge

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and oversee high-quality meals for lodge guests
• Maintain exceptional culinary and presentation standards
• Assist with menu planning and daily kitchen operations
• Manage kitchen stock, ordering and food costs
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards
• Lead, train and motivate kitchen staff
• Cater to guest dietary requirements and preferences

Must have rights to work in South Africa.

If you are a passionate Chef with luxury lodge experience and fluent French, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

Professional chef experience in a large luxury lodge or 5-star hospitality environment

Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation and kitchen operations

Excellent menu planning and food cost control skills

Ability to work independently and lead a kitchen team

Passion for delivering exceptional guest dining experiences

Fluent French-speaking ability is a huge bonus!

Strong communication and organisational skills

Benefits

Live-in