Description:
A luxury game lodge is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality culinary experiences. This hands-on role involves assisting with daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and presentation standards, and managing stock and inventory. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, and passionate about food, with strong attention to detail in stock control and cost management. Key Responsibilities:- Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and meal preparation
- Supervise kitchen staff and maintain high hygiene and safety standards
- Oversee stock control: monitor, order, and manage kitchen inventory
- Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO) and reduce wastage
- Assist with menu planning, cost control, and portioning
- Support training and development of junior kitchen staff
- Ensure quality, consistency, and presentation of all dishes
- Formal culinary qualification or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2–3 years experience in a similar role, preferably in a lodge or hospitality environment
- Strong stock control and inventory management skills essential
- Knowledge of food costings and portion control
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a remote lodge environment and adapt to bush life
- Passionate about food and delivering exceptional guest experiences
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:- Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and meal preparation
- Supervise kitchen staff and maintain high hygiene and safety standards
- Oversee stock control: monitor, order, and manage kitchen inventory
- Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO) and reduce wastage
- Assist with menu planning, cost control, and portioning
- Support training and development of junior kitchen staff
- Ensure quality, consistency, and presentation of all dishes
- Formal culinary qualification or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2–3 years experience in a similar role, preferably in a lodge or hospitality environment
- Strong stock control and inventory management skills essential
- Knowledge of food costings and portion control
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a remote lodge environment and adapt to bush life
- Passionate about food and delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and meal preparation
- Supervise kitchen staff and maintain high hygiene and safety standards
- Oversee stock control: monitor, order, and manage kitchen inventory
- Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO) and reduce wastage
- Assist with menu planning, cost control, and portioning
- Support training and development of junior kitchen staff
- Ensure quality, consistency, and presentation of all dishes
- Formal culinary qualification or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2–3 years experience in a similar role, preferably in a lodge or hospitality environment
- Strong stock control and inventory management skills essential
- Knowledge of food costings and portion control
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a remote lodge environment and adapt to bush life
- Passionate about food and delivering exceptional guest experiences
23 Jul 2025;
from:
careers24.com