Junior Sous Chef

👨🍳 WE’RE HIRING: JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

📍 Luxury Lodge / Hospitality Environment, 5
* lodge near Hluhluwe, KZN

Are you a passionate, hands‑on chef ready to grow within a world‑class hospitality brand? We’re looking for a Junior Sous Chef who leads by example, loves great food, and thrives in a guest‑focused, high‑standard kitchen.

• Maintain the highest health, hygiene & HACCP standards
• Ensure correct use of cleaning chemicals & stock availability
• Oversee quality & quantity control of all food leaving the kitchen
• Lead and manage the Pastry Section
• Handle bush banqueting, picnics, drink stops & checklists
• Strong stock control, rotation & food cost awareness
• Manage special dietary requirements with a guest‑first approach
• Promote innovation, flexibility & a positive kitchen culture

• Strong communication skills with guests & team
• Excellent organisational & problem‑solving ability
• Professional under pressure
• Solid HACCP knowledge (PANstrat advantageous)
• Passion for mentoring and training staff
• Strong pastry skills with high‑quality dessert experience
• Minimum 3+ years relevant experience (hot & pastry sections)
• Passion for food, kitchen management & administration
• Valid, unendorsed SA Driver’s Licence (essential)

• Work in a prestigious, guest‑centric environment
• Career growth and continuous training
• Be part of a passionate, professional culinary team