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.

✨ KEY OUTPUTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

🔪 SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 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)

🌟 WHY JOIN US?

• Work in a prestigious, guest-centric environment

• Career growth and continuous training

• Be part of a passionate, professional culinary team