Senior Sous Chef
Esteem Recruitment • eastern cape, eastern cape • Posted July 15, 2026
About the Role
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...
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...