Camp Manager / Chef

JVR Software; Musina; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC in Limpopo seeks an experienced Game Ranger to oversee daily camp operations, guest relations, and staff supervision. You will prepare meals, coordinate arrivals/departures, and ensure safety and hygiene standards in a bush environment.

The role requires prior camp or lodge management experience, ability to plan menus, and strong organisational skills to support multiple departments on site.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a camp, bush lodge or similar hospitality operation.
• Confident in preparing wholesome, well-presented meals independently.
• Experience cooking in a lodge, camp, guesthouse or similar environment.
• Ability to prepare a variety of home-style meals confidently.
• Understanding of dietary requirements, food storage and kitchen hygiene.
• Strong guest relations, staff supervision and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily camp operations and ensure a welcoming guest experience.
• Manage staff across housekeeping, guest service and general camp duties.
• Prepare meals and assist with cooking when required.
• Coordinate guest arrivals, departures and daily requirements.
• Monitor food, housekeeping supplies and other operational stock.
• Oversee cleanliness, presentation and general upkeep of the camp.
• Report maintenance issues and follow up on repairs.
• Handle guest enquiries and resolve concerns professionally.
• Maintain portion control, minimise waste and rotate stock correctly.

Skills

Camp management

Guest relations

Staff supervision

Problem solving

Job description

Duties

• Oversee daily camp operations and ensure a welcoming guest experience.
• Manage and support staff across housekeeping, guest service and general camp duties.
• Prepare meals and assist with cooking when required.
• Coordinate guest arrivals, departures and daily requirements.
• Monitor food, housekeeping supplies and other operational stock.
• Oversee cleanliness, presentation and general upkeep of the camp.
• Report maintenance issues and follow up on repairs.
• Handle guest enquiries and resolve concerns professionally.
• Prepare tasty, balanced and well-presented meals.
• Plan practical menus according to guest numbers, dietary requirements and available ingredients.
• Coordinate meal preparation and quantities to meet the requirements of the camps.
• Monitor food supplies and communicate ordering requirements.
• Maintain portion control, minimise waste and rotate stock correctly.
• Keep the kitchen, equipment and food storage areas clean and organised.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing a camp, bush lodge or similar hospitality operation.
• Must be confident preparing wholesome, well-presented meals independently.
• Previous experience cooking in a lodge, camp, guesthouse or similar environment.
• Ability to prepare a variety of home-style meals confidently.
• Understanding of dietary requirements, food storage and kitchen hygiene.
• Strong guest relations, staff supervision and organisational skills.
• Practical, resourceful and comfortable working in a bush environment.
• Ability to manage daily priorities and solve problems independently.
• Willingness to assist across departments.

Employer Craven Cottage CC Location Limpopo Job type Game Ranger Salary Not specified Posted 3 Nov 2026