We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our vibrant & energetic team. Our lodge is the busiest lodge in Zululand running at an average of 80% (pre-covid), we are also an multiple award winning lodge.

In short we need an vibrant, energetic, motivated team player that is keen to get involved and is able to lead a team that is striving for perfection.

Prime Objective of Job:
Ensuring excellent customer service at all times
Overall assistance with management of the lodges kitchen and meals.

Core Competencies of the Job:
Day to Day Operation of the Kitchen.
Dealing with suppliers and any individual that needs assistance from management when head chef is off.
Ensuring guest satisfaction at all times.
Ensure Kitchen is aware of upcoming dietary requirements or any additional events in advance
Assisting the lodge manager with weekly menu planning
Able to work on their own

Assisting with Hosting during meals( ensuring guest satisfaction at all times)
Standards – ensuring the set standards of the lodge are met at all times. Guest happiness is key
Employer or management may require other tasks to be done not listed in this description.
Ensuring any maintenance issues are dealt with. This should in no way effect a guest
Stock: Stock levels are to be kept at an adequate level, in order to maximize profit and minimize wastage. Bearing in mind at all times our guests need.

Essentials:
Fully Vacinated for Covid.
Ability / willingness to Learn
Able to assist head chef with given tasks
Able to take instruction from head chef
Team Player
Ability to work under pressure and be list/task orientated.
Min of 1 years’ experience at a similar establishment and position is preferred. (We need some one who has 5 star lodge experience.)
Strong pastry skills is an advantage