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Senior Sous Chef
Job in
Grahamstown, 5805, South Africa
Listed on 2026-03-02
Listing for:
Staff Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Manager, Hotel Kitchen -
Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Catering, Food & Beverage, Hotel Kitchen
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Key Performance Areas
- Keep up to date with industry trends, standards, and best practices.
- Run daily kitchen shifts and lead pre-shift briefings with front- and back-of-house teams.
- Manage guest requests, dietary needs, and special occasions, ensuring clear communication with the Lodge team.
- Ensure all food meets the lodge’s quality, presentation, and service standards.
- Enforce standardized recipes, portion control, and plating standards.
- Maintain organised menus, recipes, and kitchen documentation.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure accurate, timely admin.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
- Supervise, motivate, and support kitchen staff during service.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, food costing, and reducing waste.
- Support all kitchen sections to ensure smooth service and exceptional guest experiences.
- Train and mentor junior chefs to maintain high standards and consistency.
- Diploma or formal qualification in Culinary Arts.
- At least 5 years’ experience in a senior kitchen role within a 5-star lodge or hospitality environment.
- Proven experience leading and managing a kitchen brigade.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong verbal and written English skills.
- Knowledge of GAAP POS and Microsoft Office.
- Good understanding of food costing, stock control, and waste management.
- Professional, reliable, and responsible.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Solid understanding of Food & Beverage service principles.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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