Hospitality and Outdoor
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Hospitality and Outdoor is seeking an experienced Senior Sous/Head Chef to join an upmarket restaurant in Hoedspruit. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Chef to take responsibility for Kitchen operations, lead a professional team, and maintain consistently high culinary and hygiene standards within a quality hospitality environment.
Job Requirements – Chef & Kitchen
• Minimum 3 years’ previous experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in an upmarket environment – Essential.
• Cooking and Hygiene qualifications will be beneficial.
• Proven experience with menu compilation, implementation and maintaining high presentation standards.
• Ability to coordinate the Kitchen team, manage service, order stock and prepare staff rosters.
• Strong knowledge of dietary requirements and the ability to accommodate guest needs.
• Experience creating, implementing and maintaining written control documents and training manuals.
• Sound knowledge of stock procedures, stock control, portion control and stock rotation.
• Good understanding of planning, budgeting and departmental administration.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing junior Kitchen staff.
• Must reside in or around Hoedspruit.
The successful candidate will supervise the Kitchen and assume full responsibility in the Head Chef’s absence. Responsibilities include maintaining food quality and hygiene, controlling portions and mise-en-place, caring for equipment, reporting maintenance issues, implementing health and safety standards, supporting recycling initiatives, and providing comprehensive shift handovers. The Chef will also identify training needs and continuously develop the team’s culinary skills, while ensuring consistent standards during every service. Attention to detail, professionalism, teamwork and strong communication are essential for success in this role. Candidates must demonstrate reliability, initiative, strong organisation and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Package – Hospitality
• R Negotiable per month, depending on experience.
• Performance incentives.
Start Date: November 2026
