Sous Chef or CDP
via Fourier Recruitment · Mpumalanga - North
- Pay
- ZAR 20000 - 25000 Monthly
- Type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Food & Beverages, Hospitality & Catering, Travel & Tourism
- Closes
- in 18 days
- Recruiter
- Fourier Recruitment · All jobs at Fourier Recruitment
About the role
SOUS CHEF Or CDP
Location: Komatipoort, Mpumalanga
Position Type: Full-Time | Live-Out Position
Start Date: ASAP
My Client is looking for a strong, experienced, and passionate Sous Chef to Assit the Head Chef in the kitchen of our newly developed fire-focused restaurant overlooking the Crocodile River on the border of the Kruger National Park.
This is a unique opportunity for a chef who is passionate about:
Live-fire cooking
Modern South African cuisine
Lodge and destination dining
Team leadership and kitchen systems
Creating memorable guest experiences in a luxury bush environment
ABOUT THE RESTAURANT
The Restaurant is a premium bush dining experience focused on:
Fire-driven cooking techniques
Elevated South African flavours
Seasonal produce
Open-fire and charcoal cooking
High-quality plated service
Boutique events and experiential dining
The restaurant forms part of a growing hospitality operation with strong long-term potential.
Sous Chef or CDP
Location: Komatipoort, Mpumalanga
Position Type: Full-Time | Live-Out Position
Start Date: ASAP
My Client is looking for a strong, experienced, and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our newly developed fire-focused restaurant overlooking the Crocodile River on the border of the Kruger National Park.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Full kitchen management and leadership
- Menu implementation and daily service execution
- Managing food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Staff training and kitchen discipline
- Stock control, ordering, and food cost management
- Maintaining hygiene and HACCP standards
- Managing prep systems, SOP implementation, and service flow
- Working closely with ownership and management on operational growth
- Assisting with menu development and seasonal changes
- Leading both à la carte and event/service operations
IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong leadership ability
- Is calm under pressure
- Has excellent organisational skills
- Has experience in high-end restaurants, lodges, or luxury hospitality
- Understands modern plating and premium service standards
- Has experience with open-fire cooking or charcoal grilling
- Is hands-on and willing to build and mentor a team
- Has strong administrative and stock control abilities
- Is passionate about hospitality and guest experience
What they're looking for
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 2 -3 years in kitchen management
- Previous Sous Chef or CDP experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong knowledge of food costing and kitchen administration
- Good understanding of health & safety procedures
- South African citizen or valid work permit
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