Esteem Recruitment

Senior Sous Chef

📍 Location
eastern cape, eastern cape
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
July 15, 2026
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

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

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
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...

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