Camp Manager / Chef - Musina

HotelJobs; Musina; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bush Lodge near Musina is seeking a practical Camp Manager / Chef who thrives in bush hospitality. You will oversee daily operations, co-ordinate guest arrivals and ensure a welcoming, safe stay while supporting a small team.

You should be confident preparing wholesome meals, supervising housekeeping and kitchen activities, and adapting menus to guest numbers and dietary needs. The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong guest relations and willingness to assist across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a camp, bush lodge, or similar operation.
• Confident in preparing wholesome, well-presented meals independently.
• Experience cooking in lodge, camp, or guesthouse environments.
• 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.
• Willingness to assist across departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily camp operations and guest experience.
• Manage and support staff across housekeeping, guest service and camp duties.
• Prepare meals and assist with cooking when required.
• Coordinate guest arrivals, departures and daily requirements.
• Monitor food, housekeeping supplies and stock.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene standards.
• Plan menus according to guest numbers and dietary needs.
• Assist across departments as needed.

Skills

Camp management

Staff supervision

Guest relations

Food preparation

Organisational skills

Bush environment

Job description

Bush Lodge based close to Musina is looking for a practical, hands‑on Camp Manager / Chef to join its team. This position suit an adaptable candidate who enjoy bush hospitality ; has a background in food preparation and take pride in looking after guests and are comfortable assisting wherever needed.

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.