Senior Sous Chef

Recruiter:

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB004085/TL

Date posted:

Monday, November 9, 2026

Location:

Paterson, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Key Performance Areas of this position include:
- Stay up to date with changes in industry standards, policies, and best practices
- Run daily kitchen shifts and conduct pre-shift briefings in collaboration with front- and
- back-of-house teams
- Manage guest interactions relating to menu requests, dietary requirements, and special
- occasions, ensuring clear and timely communication with the Lodge team
- Ensure all food prepared and served meets Shamwari’s quality, presentation, and service
- standards
- Adhere to and enforce standardized recipes, portion control, and plating standards across
- the kitchen brigade
- Maintain an organised system for cyclical menus, recipes, and kitchen documentation
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring all records and administrative duties are
- completed accurately and timeously
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, security, and health & safety legislation
- and internal policies
- Monitor, manage, and motivate kitchen staff during preparation and service
- Assist with stock control, ordering, food costing, and wastage management
- Support all kitchen sections to ensure seamless service delivery and an exceptional,
- personalised guest dining experience
- Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs to maintain high performance and consistency

POSITION INFO:
Minimum criteria required: - Diploma or other formal qualification in Culinary Arts - Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior culinary role within a 5-star lodge or hospitality environment - Proven leadership experience managing kitchen brigades Competencies required: - Excellent spoken and written English comprehension - Working knowledge of GAAP POS and Microsoft Office (particularly office) - Strong understanding of food costing, stock control, and wastage management - Professional conduct with reliable and responsible personal habits - Strong leadership ability with the capacity to perform under pressure - Valid driver's license - Sound knowledge of Food & Beverage service principles

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