Bushwise logo
Bushwise

38 open roles

Sous Chef (preference French speaker)

Pongola, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaFull-timePosted Oct 23, 2026

Job description

Sous Chef – KZN A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced Sous Chef to join a luxury lodge in Kwa. Zulu-Natal. POSITION: Sous Chef LOCATION: Kwa. Zulu-Natal ENVIRONMENT: Live-in, Luxury Safari Lodge KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare and oversee high-quality meals for lodge guests
  • Maintain exceptional culinary and presentation standards
  • Assist with menu planning and daily kitchen operations
  • Manage kitchen stock, ordering and food costs
  • Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards
  • Lead, train and motivate kitchen staff
  • Cater to guest dietary requirements and preferences Must have rights to work in South Africa. If you are a passionate Chef with luxury lodge experience and fluent French, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

Professional chef experience in a large luxury lodge or 5-star hospitality environment Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation and kitchen operations Excellent menu planning and food cost control skills Ability to work independently and lead a kitchen team Passion for delivering exceptional guest dining experiences Fluent French-speaking ability is a huge bonus!

Strong communication and organisational skills Benefits Live-in

Description copied from Bushwise's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

More jobs at Bushwise

See all openings at Bushwise

More jobs in Pongola

See all jobs in South Africa