Executive Chef & Culinary Training Leader

HospitalityandOutdoor; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 305,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

HospitalityandOutdoor in Limpopo requires an Executive Chef & Chef Facilitator to lead culinary operations at a game lodge. You will manage food production, create menus, and drive training initiatives to develop kitchen talent while ensuring guest satisfaction and profitability.

You will coach chefs, oversee costs, maintain food safety standards, and implement best practices across the operation. This role blends strategic kitchen leadership with hands-on facilitation to elevate quality and

Qualifications

• Relevant Culinary Qualification essential.
• Minimum 5 years’ senior culinary leadership experience.
• Ability to lead kitchen operations and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen and food production operations.
• Develop innovative menus and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure HACCP, health and hygiene compliance.
• Facilitate culinary training, workshops, and skills development.
• Coach and develop chefs and kitchen staff.
• Manage food and labour costs, budgets and stock control.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Monitor supplier relationships and purchasing processes.
• Drive profitability across culinary operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Menu development

Cost control

Food safety

Training

Communication

Education

Culinary Qualification

Job description

HospitalityandOutdoor in Limpopo requires an Executive Chef & Chef Facilitator to lead culinary operations at a game lodge. You will manage food production, create menus, and drive training initiatives to develop kitchen talent while ensuring guest satisfaction and profitability.

You will coach chefs, oversee costs, maintain food safety standards, and implement best practices across the operation. This role blends strategic kitchen leadership with hands-on facilitation to elevate quality and