Hospitality and Outdoor
Starting Date: ASAP
Establishment: Game Lodge
Additional Benefits:
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Sous Chef – Pongola, Kwazulu-Natal
Introduction
A prestigious luxury lodge in Pongola, Kwazulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join its dynamic hospitality team. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional with strong management skills and a passion for delivering exceptional food standards in a big 4/5‑star lodge environment. The role offers the chance to lead and train a kitchen team, compile and implement menus, and ensure high standards of presentation and hygiene. French‑speaking candidates will be given preference, making this a unique opportunity for bilingual professionals in the hospitality industry.
Job Requirements
- 4–5 years’ previous Sous Chef experience in a big 4/5‑star lodge (essential)
- French‑speaking skills preferred and advantageous
- Strong management and training abilities
- Cooking and hygiene qualifications beneficial
- Menu compilation and implementation expertise
- Ability to coordinate kitchen team with attention to detail and presentation
- Stock ordering and staff rostering experience
- Knowledge of dietary requirements
- Skilled in creating and maintaining training manuals and control documents
- Strong understanding of stock procedures and control
- Knowledge of planning, budgeting, and departmental administration
- Food Portfolio required with application
Package
- R 30 000 per month DOE
- Live‑in accommodation provided
- Opportunity to work in a world‑class luxury lodge environment
Start Date: ASAP
