Luxury Lodge Head Chef and Kitchen Leader

Staff Solutions; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions is seeking a Head Chef for a luxury lodge in the Eastern Cape. The role requires a Diploma in Culinary Arts, a valid Driver’s License, and 3–5 years in similar high-end kitchens.

You will lead multiple kitchen brigades, rotate through outlets, and ensure exemplary hygiene, training, and menu execution. You will attend management meetings, develop menus, manage rosters, and recruit top talent while coordinating with procurement and senior staff to maintain guest satisfaction in a

Qualifications

• Diploma from a culinary institution.
• Driver’s License.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a similar position within a Luxury Game Reserve, Boutique hotel or Luxury Restaurant.
• Work History with Leadership Role overseeing Multiple Kitchens and large Brigades.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through lodge kitchens regularly, implement standards, new menus and dishes, and conduct hygiene training and checks.
• Attend management meetings, provide feedback and recommendations to develop the department.
• Plan annual and monthly leave cycles and rosters for chefs across the reserve efficiently.
• Maintain extremely high hygiene standards in kitchens.
• Interview and recruit suitable candidates for vacant positions.
• Continuously strive to improve meal standards and presentation across kitchens.
• Work with brigade seniors and other chefs to cover busy periods or absences.
• Coordinate with Central Procurement on food orders, quality, and supplier issues.
• Communicate with brigade seniors for day-to-day support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Tools

Office suite

Job description

Staff Solutions is seeking a Head Chef for a luxury lodge in the Eastern Cape. The role requires a Diploma in Culinary Arts, a valid Driver’s License, and 3–5 years in similar high-end kitchens.

You will lead multiple kitchen brigades, rotate through outlets, and ensure exemplary hygiene, training, and menu execution. You will attend management meetings, develop menus, manage rosters, and recruit top talent while coordinating with procurement and senior staff to maintain guest satisfaction in a