TV22111 - An Exclusive safari lodge located in South Africa on the edge of Kruger National Park in Sabi Sands seeks a Sous/Pastry Chef with the qualifications: Matric & Chef School (or similar) qualifications.Duties will include the following: Prepare meals and pastries for Rock and Safari Lodge. Maintain a distinctive, high quality Pan-African style of cuisine with seasonal, local ingredients when assisting the Chefs with food preparation. Work some nights a week to provide Exec/Head Chefs with a night off. Liaise with wait staff and communicate effectively during service. Assist and collect orders from the main store on a daily basis. Pay attention to Special Requests for guests. Help plan and prepare the menu’s for service. Monitor and authorize overtime for Pastry Chef Assistant. Play your part in ensuring guests get the Ulusaba experience at its best. Maintain a high level of hygiene in line with statutory requirements. The candidate must have the following skills: Experience in the kitchens of 5 Star Lodges. Previous experience in the Pastries department. Basic computer skills. First Aid and Fire Training preferable but not essential. English speaking. Driver’s License. Passion for food and desserts. Experience of stock control and food portioning. Experience in stock taking. Hands on approach. Sensitive to cultural issues/patient with team members. Ability to share ideas/new recipes with colleagues and train them. Good social and interpersonal skills. Effective menu planning. Confidence in explaining dinner menu in front of guests. Sense of ownership and pride for the guest experience. Good eye for detail. Ability to work long, flexible hours. Flexible attitude and willing to take on tasks as necessary. Able to interact with guests and behave appropriately. Ability to plan and organize. Knowledge of good kitchen hygiene practice. Well groomed and a good sense of personal hygiene. Realistic expectations of bush life. A sense of fun and understanding of the Virgin way of doing things.Benefits will include Live-in basic furnished accommodation (possible sharing). Food allowance over and above salary. Gratuities left by guests. 50% Company Contribution on Medical Aid. 50% Company Contribution on Pension Fund.