Junior Sous Chef - Simbambili Game Lodge

As our Junior Sous Chef, you will work with the Head Chef & Sous Chef at Simbambili Game Lodge to deliver a 5-star memorable dining experience to our guests, while actively participating in food preparation, kitchen operations, and team supervision.

• Support the Kitchen team in ensuring a consistent 5 dining experience for all guests
• Work with and support the Head Chef and Sous Chef
• Take responsibility for various kitchen sections including but not limited to hot, cold and prep kitchens
• Ensure all stations are fully prepared and stocked before and during service
• Assist with menu execution and adapting dishes to meet dietary requirements
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes alongside the kitchen team
• Assist with ensuring efficient and smooth running of all meal services including bush dining experiences
• Ensure we delight our guests through our food experience
• Ensure proper food rotation (FIFO), labelling, and storage practices
• Assist with stock control, monitoring, ordering and receiving of deliveries
• Enforce food hygiene & safety standards at all times
• Assist in minimizing food waste and supporting budget control initiatives

• A passion for food
• A passion for continuous learning
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor team members
• Team player
• Organised
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive problem-solver
• Flexible
• Ability to interact with and delight guests

• Strong independent chef across the full kitchen
• Understanding of food health and safety standards
• Understanding how to reduce kitchen waste
• Good understanding of menu execution and presentation standards
• An understanding of admin related to the kitchen
• Basic computer literacy such as Excel
• Strong command of the English language

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Chef (or similar role)
• Experience in a high-end, luxury safari lodge (5 lodge experience desirable)
• Grade 12 Matric
• Relevant culinary qualification to your advantage
• Driver's license to your advantage
• Proficient in the English language
• Clear criminal record

Contract type: Permanent
Site: Simbambili Game Lodge (Sabi Sands)
Work cycle: 3 weeks on : 1 week off
Remuneration: Cash + Provident Fund
We provide: Accommodation, Meals (while on duty), Uniform