Head Chef - Luxury Safari Lodge Kitchen Lead (Remote)

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment seeks an experienced Head Chef for a luxury private game reserve in the Kalahari, Northern Cape. Lead a kitchen team, design seasonal menus, and uphold top dining standards in a remote lodge setting.

Candidates should have strong culinary skills, menu development, and proven leadership. Flexible to work in a remote environment; salary negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen manager.
• Experience in luxury lodges or safari reserves preferred.
• Strong culinary skills and creative menu development.
• Proven leadership and team training abilities.
• Stock control, food costing and kitchen administration knowledge.
• Excellent organisation and ability to work under pressure.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest dining experiences.
• Willingness to work in a remote lodge environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring top food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Develop creative, seasonal menus catering to guest preferences and dietary needs.
• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team to maintain high culinary standards.
• Ensure efficient food prep, service and kitchen operations.
• Manage stock control, food costs, ordering and supplier relationships.
• Maintain strict food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Monitor portion control, minimise wastage and control costs.
• Collaborate with lodge management and front-of-house for seamless experiences.
• Cater for breakfast, lunch and dinner and special guest occasions.
• Maintain a clean, organised professional kitchen environment.

Skills

Head Chef

Kitchen management

Menu development

Food presentation

Budgeting

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment seeks an experienced Head Chef for a luxury private game reserve in the Kalahari, Northern Cape. Lead a kitchen team, design seasonal menus, and uphold top dining standards in a remote lodge setting.

Candidates should have strong culinary skills, menu development, and proven leadership. Flexible to work in a remote environment; salary negotiable based on experience.