Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Sous Chef to join the culinary team of a award-winning luxury safari lodge where every detail of the guest journey matters. Dining is central to the experience: thoughtful, generous, beautifully presented and rooted in respect for place, people and the surrounding wilderness. They are looking for a skilled, dependable chef to support the Head Chef and Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations and delivering food that is considered, consistent and memorable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef and Executive Chef with the daily running of the kitchen, ensuring preparation, service and handovers are well organized
• Support menu preparation, seasonal menu updates, daily specials and guest-specific requirements, including dietary needs and special occasions
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion control, plating and presentation across all services
• Supervise kitchen staff during preparation and service, ensuring tasks are completed correctly, calmly and on time
• Train, coach and mentor junior kitchen team members
• Ensure ingredients are used responsibly, stored correctly and rotated according to stock control procedures
• Assist with stock takes, ordering, wastage control and reporting of shortages or variances
• Uphold statutory hygiene, health, food safety and sanitation requirements at all times
• Keep kitchen areas, equipment and workstations clean, organized and service-ready
• Report maintenance issues, equipment faults and safety risks promptly
• Support accurate kitchen administration, including attendance records, stock documentation and daily operational notes
• Ensure kitchen staff are correctly dressed, well groomed and professional
• Liaise with Front of House, Guest Relations and other departments to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Step into a stronger leadership role when the Head Chef or Executive Chef is off duty or unavailable