Sous Chef

Job Mail • 10 days ago
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Salary
$8.7k – $11k per year
Location
In office (South Africa)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
jobmail.co.za • HQ: Pretoria, South Africa • Job Boards & Aggregators • Est. 1997
This is a second-in-command role for a chef who is happy on the pass and keeps a close eye on quality and costs. The kitchen serves overnight guests as well as day visitors and events, so the right person stays calm and consistent when service picks up.

Core Criteria:

  • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior Chef de Partie in a lodge, hotel, or busy restaurant kitchen
  • Recognised culinary qualification (advantageous)
  • Solid working knowledge of food costing, stock control, and ordering
  • Strong standards of hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, and food safety
  • Confident running a shift and guiding junior kitchen staff
  • Able to produce quality à la carte, buffet, and function food
  • Comfortable with long shifts, weekends, and public holidays
  • Reliable, adaptable, and happy living and working in a bush environment
Core Responsibilities:
  • Support the Head Chef in running the daily kitchen operation
  • Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
  • Oversee food preparation, quality, and presentation across all services
  • Ensure consistent recipes, portion sizes, and plating standards
  • Manage stock rotation, requisitions, and ordering
  • Assist with regular stock takes and help keep food costs on target
  • Maintain hygiene, health, and safety standards at all times
  • Train, supervise, and motivate junior chefs and kitchen assistants
  • Report equipment faults and maintenance needs promptly
On Offer:
  • Salary: R12,000 to R15,000 per month, depending on experience
  • Live-in position
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