Executive Kitchen Lead: Craft, Quality & Operations

Craven Cottage CC; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC in Hoedspruit is seeking an experienced kitchen manager to lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef and ensure quality prep, dish polish, and timely setup for functions.

You will manage procurement, stock takes, invoices, reporting, and inventory while upholding health and safety standards and mentoring the kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality meals in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen administration and leadership is essential.
• Strong eye for detail and food quality control.

Responsibilities

• Run daily kitchen operations with the Executive Chef and supervise staff.
• Ensure prep-list completion and polish dishes before service.
• Manage procurement, invoicing, stock takes, and month-end reporting.
• Oversee health & safety and store regulations; maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Coordinate pass, expeditor, and kitchen orders for smooth service.
• Handle dietary requests and guest special requirements.

Skills

Administration

Detail orientation

Creative in trends

Calm under pressure

Driver's license

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Grade 12

Job description

Craven Cottage CC in Hoedspruit is seeking an experienced kitchen manager to lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef and ensure quality prep, dish polish, and timely setup for functions.

You will manage procurement, stock takes, invoices, reporting, and inventory while upholding health and safety standards and mentoring the kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality meals in a high-pressure environment.