Head Chef

Kendrick Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lodge in St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Head Chef. This live-in position offers a salary between R18,000 and R23,000, depending on experience. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, managing the team, and maintaining culinary excellence. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a formal culinary qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef role.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Excellent menu planning and stock control skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations ensuring delivery of exceptional meals.
• Manage and train the kitchen team to maintain culinary excellence.
• Plan and execute menus in line with the lodge's standards.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Food Industry

Cooking

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Job description

Head Chef Luxury Lodge St Lucia KZN

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at a luxury lodge based in St Lucia KwaZulu-Natal . This is a live-in position offering an excellent opportunity for a talented culinary professional with a passion for fine dining and hospitality excellence.

Package :

Salary : R18000 R23000 (Negotiable depending on experience)

Live-in position

Requirements :

Minimum of 35 years experience in a similar Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef role within a luxury lodge or fine dining environment

Formal culinary qualification preferred

Strong leadership and management abilities with the ability to train and motivate a team

Excellent menu planning and stock control skills

Passion for creative high-quality cuisine with attention to presentation and guest satisfaction

Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards at all times

Responsibilities :

Oversee all kitchen operations ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional meals

Manage and train the kitchen team to maintain high levels of culinary excellence

Plan and execute menus in line with the lodges standards and guest preferences

Ensure cost control portion management and adherence to hygiene and safety regulations

Collaborate closely with lodge management to enhance the overall guest dining experience

This position would suit a hands-on passionate chef who thrives in a dynamic guest-focused environment and enjoys leading a dedicated kitchen team.

If you have the skills and experience required for this exciting opportunity we invite you to apply.

Required Skills :

experience qualification

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Food Industry
• Cooking
• Cost Control
• Baking
• Sanitation
• Leadership Experience

Employment Information

• Employment Type : Full Time
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1
• Monthly Salary Salary : 18000 - 23000