Live-In Bush Sous Chef | Creative, Guest Focus

andBeyond Travel; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

andBeyond Travel seeks an experienced Head Chef for Phinda Homestead in KwaZulu-Natal. This permanent live-in role requires leadership of the kitchen, high standards of food and service, and responsible cost management.

You will train chefs, maintain hygiene and stock controls, manage dietary needs for guests, and collaborate with camp managers to ensure memorable guest experiences. Local sourcing and flexibility to work across lodges are valued.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with guests and staff.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, integrity-driven with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards.
• Train chefs and implement kitchen standards.
• Manage stock, food orders, storerooms, and fridges.
• Control food costs and source locally.
• Ensure dietary needs and guest safety in food service.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Lateral thinking

Computer skills

Initiative

Hospitality standards

Career ambition

Job description

andBeyond Travel seeks an experienced Head Chef for Phinda Homestead in KwaZulu-Natal. This permanent live-in role requires leadership of the kitchen, high standards of food and service, and responsible cost management.

You will train chefs, maintain hygiene and stock controls, manage dietary needs for guests, and collaborate with camp managers to ensure memorable guest experiences. Local sourcing and flexibility to work across lodges are valued.