Job description
Executive Chef | Luxury Safari Lodge | North West Province Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at a luxury safari lodge in the North West Province. This senior leadership role requires creativity, operational excellence and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences within a luxury lodge environment.
Package & Benefits
- Salary: R30,000 – R33,000 per month, depending on experience
- Live-in position
- Full provident fund after successful completion of the 3-month probation period Location: North West Province Property Type: Luxury Safari Lodge Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all kitchen operations and food production
- Create innovative, seasonal menus aligned with the luxury safari experience
- Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and kitchen budgets
- Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety
- Lead, train and mentor the kitchen brigade
- Cater for special dietary requirements and guest preferences
- Collaborate with lodge management to enhance the overall guest experience
- Maintain consistency in culinary standards across all food offerings
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety and food handling regulations Requirements
- Formal culinary qualification
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior culinary leadership role
- Previous luxury lodge, boutique hotel or fine-dining experience preferred
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
- Proven experience in food costing, stock management and kitchen administration
- Ability to work effectively in a remote lodge environment
- Excellent attention to detail and passion for culinary excellence
- Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on culinary professional to lead a talented kitchen team and contribute to the success of a prestigious luxury safari lodge.