Executive Chef | Luxury Safari Lodge Dining Leader

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

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.