Head Chef | Luxury Lodge | Hoedspruit | Lb

HotelJobs; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a luxury lodge in Hoedspruit. You will oversee the kitchen, design seasonal menus, and lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a safari environment.

The role requires leadership, culinary excellence, and a strong understanding of cost control and hygiene standards. Live-in accommodation is available and salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in luxury lodge/hotel
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Passion for high-quality cuisine using fresh ingredients
• Excellent organisational skills and time management
• Knowledge of stock control, food costing and budgeting
• Thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lodge kitchen operations
• Design and prepare innovative seasonal menus
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency
• Lead, train and develop the kitchen team
• Manage stock, orders and supplier relationships
• Monitor food costs and minimise waste while maintaining quality
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations
• Cater for dietary requirements and guest preferences
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organisation
• Collaborate with lodge management to deliver guest experiences

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food costing

Food safety & hygiene

Time management

Communication

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Head Chef | Luxury Lodge | Hoedspruit Salary: Negotiable DOE Live-in Position

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef for a luxury lodge in Hoedspruit. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional with a flair for creating exceptional dining experiences in a luxury safari environment. The successful candidate will oversee all kitchen operations while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the lodge kitchen
• Design and prepare innovative, seasonal menus
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency
• Lead; train and develop the kitchen team
• Manage stock control, ordering and supplier relationships
• Monitor food costs and minimise waste while maintaining quality
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health regulations
• Cater for special dietary requirements and guest preferences
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and organisation
• Work closely with lodge management to deliver outstanding guest experiences

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a luxury lodge, hotel or fine dining environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Passion for creating high-quality cuisine using fresh ingredients
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Sound knowledge of stock control, food costing and budgeting
• Thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant culinary qualification would be advantageous

Additional Information

• Live-in position
• Salary negotiable depending on experience