Head Chef – Luxury Safari Lodge (Live‑in)

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meals provided

Standard benefits

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment seeks an exceptional Head Chef for a world-renowned luxury safari lodge in the Sabi Sand, Mpumalanga. Lead a high-end kitchen, design seasonal menus and ensure flawless execution across all courses.

The role demands extensive fine dining lodge experience, pastry proficiency, HACCP compliance, and a passion for sustainability. Live-in position with accommodation and meals provided.

Qualifications

• 3-year formal culinary qualification or minimum 4 years' experience in a Head Chef role.
• Proven head chef or senior culinary leadership in a world-class lodge or fine dining environment.
• Knowledge of food costing, budgeting and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the lodge's fine dining standards across all kitchen sections.
• Design, develop and implement seasonal menus aligned to the culinary philosophy.
• Oversee pastry outputs including breads, desserts and ice-creams.
• Engage with guests to elevate dining experiences.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Manage kitchen budgeting and stock rotation.
• Ensure HACCP and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu design

Food costing

Waste reduction

Pastry skills

Dietary requirements

Staff development

HACCP & hygiene

Communication

Sustainability

Education

3-year culinary qualification

Tools

Comprehensive kitchen management

MS Office (budgeting)

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment seeks an exceptional Head Chef for a world-renowned luxury safari lodge in the Sabi Sand, Mpumalanga. Lead a high-end kitchen, design seasonal menus and ensure flawless execution across all courses.

The role demands extensive fine dining lodge experience, pastry proficiency, HACCP compliance, and a passion for sustainability. Live-in position with accommodation and meals provided.