Executive Sous Chef

SUMMARY:
Location: Luxury 5-Star Boutique Hotel, Limpopo
Position Type: Full-Time

Do you have a passion for culinary excellence and a flair for creating memorable dining experiences in a unique, natural setting? Our esteemed 5-star game lodge is searching for a talented Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary team and assist in leading our kitchen operations. This role offers an incredible opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise in the heart of the African wilderness, creating dishes that captivate and inspire.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Kitchen Leadership: Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, managing the kitchen team, and ensuring a smooth, efficient workflow.
• Menu Development: Collaborate on innovative, seasonal menus that reflect the lodge’s high standards, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients to create exceptional dishes.
• Quality Control: Maintain impeccable food quality and presentation, conducting regular taste tests, and ensuring consistency in all dishes served.
• Team Training: Mentor and train junior chefs, fostering a positive kitchen environment that emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and skill development.
• Stock & Cost Management: Manage inventory levels, oversee ordering processes, and ensure cost-effective kitchen operations while maintaining quality.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or higher in a 5-star lodge, luxury hotel, or fine dining establishment.
• Strong culinary skills with an understanding of local and international cuisine.
• Leadership abilities, with a knack for motivating and inspiring kitchen staff.
• Exceptional attention to detail, creativity, and commitment to delivering a memorable guest experience.
• Flexibility to work in a remote location and adapt to a fast-paced lodge environment.