Executive Chef | Creative Luxury Lodge Cuisine

HotelJobs; Plettenberg Bay; On-site; ZAR 446,000 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-out

Accommodation assistance (first 3 mo)

6 days on / 1 day off

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen of a luxury boutique lodge in Plettenberg Bay. You will shape menus, oversee purchasing, stock, and kitchen costing, and partner with suppliers to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This clean-slate opportunity offers creative freedom, growth within the property, and a competitive salary with live-out and accommodation support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Executive Chef, Head Chef or similar senior culinary position.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the kitchen and overall culinary operation of the lodge.
• Develop creative and seasonal menus tailored to the lodge’s intimate guest experience.
• Introduce and oversee a refined light lunch and dinner offering.
• Create dishes that are beautifully presented, innovative and delicious.
• Work with guests to understand dietary requirements, preferences and special requests.
• Establish and maintain relationships with quality food suppliers.
• Source and manage suppliers, ensuring quality and value.
• Oversee purchasing, ordering, stock control and kitchen costing.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food preparation, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently and ensure consistency across services.
• Bring new ideas to develop the lodge’s culinary offering.
• Work independently and take ownership of the kitchen and food concept.
• Contribute to future growth and development of the property.

Skills

Menu development

Chef leadership

Food creativity

Guest service

Supplier relationships

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen of a luxury boutique lodge in Plettenberg Bay. You will shape menus, oversee purchasing, stock, and kitchen costing, and partner with suppliers to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This clean-slate opportunity offers creative freedom, growth within the property, and a competitive salary with live-out and accommodation support.