Senior Sous Chef (Permanent)

Job Title: Senior Sous Chef Start Date: 2026-07-10 - 2026-08-09 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB003221 Sectors: Senior Sous Chef Location: Eastern Cape , Paterson Salary: (Market related) Brief: Key Performance Areas of this position include: - Stay up to date with changes in industry standards, policies, and best practices - Run daily kitchen shifts and conduct pre-shift briefings in collaboration with front- and - back-of-house teams - Manage guest interactions relating to menu requests, dietary requirements, and special - occasions, ensuring clear and timely communication with the Lodge team - Ensure all food prepared and served meets Shamwari's quality, presentation, and service - standards - Adhere to and enforce standardized recipes, portion control, and plating standards across - the kitchen brigade - Maintain an organised system for cyclical menus, recipes, and kitchen documentation - Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring all records and administrative duties are - completed accurately and timeously - Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, security, and health & safety legislation - and internal policies - Monitor, manage, and motivate kitchen staff during preparation and service - Assist with stock control, ordering, food costing, and wastage management - Support all kitchen sections to ensure seamless service delivery and an exceptional, - personalised guest dining experience - Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs to maintain high performance and consistency Detail: Minimum criteria required: - Diploma or other formal qualification in Culinary Arts - Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior culinary role within a 5-star lodge or hospitality environment - Proven leadership experience managing kitchen brigades Competencies required: - Excellent spoken and written English comprehension - Working knowledge of GAAP POS and Microsoft Office (particularly office) - Strong understanding of food costing, stock control, and wastage management - Professional conduct with reliable and responsible personal habits - Strong leadership ability with the capacity to perform under pressure - Valid driver's license - Sound knowledge of Food & Beverage service principles show more... For more information please contact: Jade Fulcher Apply