Remote Head Chef - Luxury Safari Dining Leader

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote working flexibility

Career development

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a luxury safari game reserve in Sabi Sand, Mpumalanga. You will oversee the kitchen operation, lead a team, and ensure exceptional dining aligned with luxury expectations.

The role emphasizes menu design, food presentation, hygiene, and cost control, with flexibility for busy service periods and dietary accommodation in a remote lodge setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a kitchen in a luxury lodge, safari, or hotel setting.
• A relevant culinary qualification is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills are essential.
• Passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences in high-end settings.
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation, presentation and modern techniques.
• Experience with stock control, ordering and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the kitchen team to maintain high culinary standards.
• Plan and prepare high-quality meals reflecting luxury safari expectations.
• Oversee menu planning, food presentation and consistency.
• Manage food preparation, stock control, ordering, and costs.
• Ensure strict hygiene and health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with lodge management to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Food hygiene

Remote management

HACCP

Digital communication tools

Education

Culinary qualification

Tools

Culinary software

Digital communication tools

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a luxury safari game reserve in Sabi Sand, Mpumalanga. You will oversee the kitchen operation, lead a team, and ensure exceptional dining aligned with luxury expectations.

The role emphasizes menu design, food presentation, hygiene, and cost control, with flexibility for busy service periods and dietary accommodation in a remote lodge setting.