Overview
Head Sous Chef Jobs in Durban, South Africa at Kendrick Recruitment
Job Description
Head Sous Chef | Luxury Hotel | Ballito
Salary:
Negotiable DOE | Live-out
A luxury hotel in Ballito is seeking a skilled Head Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing the kitchen brigade and ensuring the delivery of high-quality cuisine across all food outlets. This role requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and a passion for consistent culinary excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and team management
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Lead, train, and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff
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Supervise food preparation, cooking, and presentation across all kitchen sections
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Ensure strict adherence to hygiene, food safety, and quality standards
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Assist in menu planning, recipe development, and cost control measures
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Monitor stock levels, ordering, and inventory management
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Support banquet, buffet, and à la carte service operations
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Ensure smooth kitchen workflow and timely service delivery
Minimum Requirements
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Culinary Arts qualification or equivalent professional certification
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3–5 years’ experience in a sous chef or similar leadership role within luxury hotel or upscale hospitality environments
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Strong knowledge of food preparation, techniques, and kitchen operations
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Experience managing multi-outlet kitchen operations an advantage
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Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
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Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards consistently
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Flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Skills & Competencies
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Team leadership and staff development
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Strong understanding of hygiene, safety, and quality protocols
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Attention to detail and presentation
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Ability to implement operational discipline and kitchen efficiency
This position offers the opportunity to grow within a luxury hotel environment while leading a professional culinary team and maintaining exceptional service standards.
Requirements
experience
Title: Head Sous Chef
Company: Kendrick Recruitment
Location: Durban, South Africa
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