Job Description
Position Overview
We are hiring a Sous Chef for a private game reserve in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. This live‑in position requires strong leadership and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences within a luxury lodge environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations across lodge and villa kitchens.
- Supervise, coordinate, and mentor junior chefs.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and taste.
- Support menu development, costing, and implementation.
- Collaborate on innovative seasonal menu creation.
- Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen administration.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and safety standards.
- Maintain kitchen discipline and efficient daily operations.
- Work closely with operational departments to deliver seamless guest experiences.
- Train and develop junior chefs within a positive team environment.