Head Chef (Phinda Mountain Lodge)

andBeyond Travel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

&Beyond Travel is seeking an experienced kitchen manager to assist in managing Phinda Mountain Lodge and Phinda Rock Lodge kitchens, including Scullery, Cold & Hot Sections and Baking. The role ensures hygiene, menu adherence, and coordination with Food Fundis.

You will train chefs, monitor stock, and uphold the Food Styling Guide while delivering exceptional guest experiences on game drives and banquets. A passion for training and people management is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years Chef experience in &Beyond is beneficial.
• Passion for kitchen management - including all kitchen administration, general hygiene and people management
• Passion for training staff, creating fabulous food, and new ideas

Responsibilities

• Kitchen Hygiene standards set
• Responsible for training chefs & implementing kitchen standards.
• Abide by the menu set according to Food Styling Guide and approved by &Beyond Food Fundi
• Presentation as discussed and according to Styling Guide
• Up to date with What's Hot & What's Not for &Beyond Food
• Through the Tummy of the Guest Bops
• Creative Bush Banqueting according to Food Styling Guide
• Proactive Maintenance
• Good communications with:
• Good stock controls and stock rotation
• Responsible for all food orders, storerooms and fridge and deep freezes in absence of the executive chef
• All food going out to guests at any time to be checked in absence of the executive chef
• Chef to check buffets/dinner/breakfasts
• Quality and quantity of snacks to game drives and Adventures to be checked
• Good interaction with Guests: Invite feedback
• Good interaction/ communication with &Beyond Food Fundis : invite feedback; exchange ideas; be suggestion-friendly; share experience
• Good discipline and fair treatment: Be a Role Model
• Good Teamwork to be promoted
• PanStrat GRV's
• Be aware of & make your follow chefs aware of special dietary needs for Guests.

Skills

Chef experience

Kitchen management

Staff training

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Job description

&Beyond is built, almost entirely, on the strength of remarkable people who give passionately to their roles, work tirelessly, have the guest experience at the core of their focus daily and care of the sustainability of our communities and environment. Every single '&Beyonder' makes a huge difference to our success and our contribution to the world, regardless of their role or function. For this reason we choose '&Beyonders' very carefully - they are the strength and the future of this company.

This position assists in the managing of Phinda Mountain Lodge and Phinda Rock Lodge kitchens. Including Scullery, Cold & Hot Section and Baking

OUTPUTS

• Kitchen Hygiene standards set
• Responsible for training chefs & implementing kitchen standards.
• Abide by the menu set according to Food Styling Guide and approved by &Beyond Food Fundi
• Presentation as discussed and according to Styling Guide
• Up to date with What's Hot & What's Not for & Beyond Food
• Through the Tummy of the Guest Bops
• Creative Bush Banqueting according to Food Styling Guide
• Proactive Maintenance
• Good communications with:
• Good stock controls and stock rotation
• Responsible for all food orders, storerooms and fridge and deep freezes in absence of the executive chef
• All food going out to guests at any time to be checked in absence of the executive chef
• Chef to check buffets/dinner/breakfasts
• Quality and quantity of snacks to game drives and Adventures to be checked
• Good interaction with Guests: Invite feedback
• Good interaction/ communication with &Beyond Food Fundis : invite feedback; exchange ideas; be suggestion-friendly; share experience
• Good discipline and fair treatment: Be a Role Model
• Good Teamwork to be promoted
• PanStrat GRV's
• Be aware of & make your follow chefs aware of special dietary needs for Guests.

Previous Work Experience Required

• At least 2+ years Chef experience in &Beyond is beneficial.
• Passion for kitchen management - including all kitchen administration, general hygiene and people management
• Passion for training staff, creating fabulous food, and new ideas

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Good interpersonal skills
• Sense of urgency
• passionate about guest delight
• Attention to detail
• Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job
• Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others

Required

• Drivers licence - code 8