Executive Chef - Luxury Safari Lodge (Remote, High-Volume)

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 643,000 - 735,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a luxury safari camp in Tanzania. You will manage a high-volume kitchen in a remote Serengeti setting, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for guests.

The role requires strong leadership, menu development for diverse guest preferences, and rigorous control of food costs and hygiene standards to sustain luxury service levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader.
• Experience in hotel and luxury lodge operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial acumen with budgeting and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
• Develop menus that reflect luxury hospitality standards and accommodate dietary needs.
• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team to maintain a performance-driven environment.
• Plan and coordinate food preparation for high guest volumes and busy occupancy.
• Establish efficient kitchen SOPs and production schedules.

Skills

Executive Chef

High-volume kitchen

Leadership

Food cost management

Remote environment experience

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a luxury safari camp in Tanzania. You will manage a high-volume kitchen in a remote Serengeti setting, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for guests.

The role requires strong leadership, menu development for diverse guest preferences, and rigorous control of food costs and hygiene standards to sustain luxury service levels.