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Sous Chef

via Fourier Recruitment · Mpumalanga - North

Pay
ZAR 20000 - 25000 Monthly
Type
Permanent
Sector
Food & Beverages, Hospitality & Catering, Travel & Tourism
Closes
in 2 days
Recruiter
Fourier Recruitment · All jobs at Fourier Recruitment

About the role

SOUS CHEF Location: Komatipoort, Mpumalanga Position Type: Full-Time | Live-Out Position Start Date: ASAP My Client is looking for a strong, experienced, and passionate Sous Chef to Assit the Head Chef in the kitchen of our newly developed fire-focused restaurant overlooking the Crocodile River on the border of the Kruger National Park. This is a unique opportunity for a chef who is passionate about: Live-fire cooking Modern South African cuisine Lodge and destination dining Team leadership and kitchen systems Creating memorable guest experiences in a luxury bush environment ABOUT THE RESTAURANT The Restaurant is a premium bush dining experience focused on: Fire-driven cooking techniques Elevated South African flavours Seasonal produce Open-fire and charcoal cooking High-quality plated service Boutique events and experiential dining The restaurant forms part of a growing hospitality operation with strong long-term potential.

Sous Chef

Location: Komatipoort, Mpumalanga

Position Type: Full-Time | Live-Out Position

Start Date: ASAP

My Client is looking for a strong, experienced, and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our newly developed fire-focused restaurant overlooking the Crocodile River on the border of the Kruger National Park.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Full kitchen management and leadership
  • Menu implementation and daily service execution
  • Managing food quality, consistency, and presentation
  • Staff training and kitchen discipline
  • Stock control, ordering, and food cost management
  • Maintaining hygiene and HACCP standards
  • Managing prep systems, SOP implementation, and service flow
  • Working closely with ownership and management on operational growth
  • Assisting with menu development and seasonal changes
  • Leading both à la carte and event/service operations

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has strong leadership ability
  • Is calm under pressure
  • Has excellent organisational skills
  • Has experience in high-end restaurants, lodges, or luxury hospitality
  • Understands modern plating and premium service standards
  • Has experience with open-fire cooking or charcoal grilling
  • Is hands-on and willing to build and mentor a team
  • Has strong administrative and stock control abilities
  • Is passionate about hospitality and guest experience

What they're looking for

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • 3-4 years in kitchen management
  • Previous Sous Chef experience
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Strong knowledge of food costing and kitchen administration
  • Good understanding of health & safety procedures
  • South African citizen or valid work permit