Executive Chef | Luxury Game Lodge | Hoedspruit, Mpl | Lb

HotelJobs; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 305,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking an Executive Chef for a luxury safari lodge in the Greater Kruger region to lead its culinary operation and deliver exceptional fine dining for discerning guests. The role requires a formal culinary qualification, proven luxury hospitality experience, and strong kitchen leadership.

You will design menus, oversee kitchen performance, manage stock and costs, and ensure guest dietary needs and high hygiene standards are met.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualification is essential.
• Proven luxury hospitality experience desirable.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full kitchen operation
• Design and deliver exceptional fine dining menus and guest experiences
• Lead; train, and inspire the kitchen brigade
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage stock control, ordering, food costings, and kitchen administration
• Ensure strict hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards
• Cater to guest dietary requirements and personalised requests
• Work closely with lodge management to uphold luxury hospitality standards

Skills

Executive chef

Fine dining

Kitchen management

Leadership

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Executive Chef | Greater Kruger | Luxury Safari Lodge

Greater Kruger Luxury Safari Lodge

Salary: Around R30,000 DOE

Role Overview

A luxury safari lodge in the Greater Kruger region is urgently seeking a highly skilled and passionate Executive Chef to lead its culinary operation. This is a serious role for a chef who understands the importance of fine dining within a luxury safari experience and is committed to delivering exceptional cuisine without compromise. The ideal candidate will have a strong fine dining background, exceptional kitchen leadership skills, and a genuine passion for creating memorable guest dining experiences in a luxury lodge environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full kitchen operation
• Design and deliver exceptional fine dining menus and guest experiences
• Lead; train, and inspire the kitchen brigade
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage stock control, ordering, food costings, and kitchen administration
• Ensure strict hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards
• Cater to guest dietary requirements and personalised requests
• Work closely with lodge management to uphold luxury hospitality standards

Requirements

• Formal culinary qualification essential
• Graduates from ICA, Prue Leith, or similar institutions highly preferred
• Previous experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within luxury hospitality
• Strong fine dining experience essential
• Proven leadership and kitchen management skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Passion for culinary excellence and luxury guest experiences
• Ability to work well under pressure in a remote lodge environment

Ideal Candidate

A dedicated and disciplined culinary professional who takes immense pride in their craft and can elevate the lodge’s dining experience to world-class standards.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.