Senior Chef De Partie | Ls

HotelJobs; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 107,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live‑in accommodation provided

Salary: R10,500 per month

Rotation: 6 weeks on duty / 2 weeks of

Medical aid contribution

Pension fund contribution

Meals provided while on duty

Uniform provided

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a versatile Senior Chef de Partie to join a prestige lodge in a private game reserve, Limpopo. The role spans hot, cold, and pastry, with relief duties at a private villa.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in professional kitchens, a recognised culinary qualification, and experience in five‑star settings, with strong independence and food‑safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional culinary qualification.
• 3–5 years’ professional kitchen experience.
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Proven all‑rounder experience across hot kitchen, cold kitchen, and pastry.
• Five‑star lodge, hotel, resort, or fine‑dining background strongly preferred.
• Experience in game lodge, private villa, or remote hospitality advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, pastry production, and modern presentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage villa culinary operations.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, stock control, and portion control.
• Valid South African ID or work authorisation
• Contactable professional references
• Driver’s licence advantageous

Responsibilities

• Work across hot kitchen, cold kitchen, and pastry sections.
• Provide relief and operational support wherever required.
• Prepare and present food for breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinners, boma evenings, bush dinners, and events.
• Ensure flavour, presentation, portion size, and quality consistency.
• Act as relief chef, managing villa operations independently when required.
• Liaise with villa hosts regarding menus, dietary requirements, and guest preferences.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and menu development.
• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, and operational standards.

Education

Recognised professional culinary qualification

Job description

Senior Chef de Partie | Private Game Reserve | Limpopo

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a versatile and experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join a prestige lodge in a private game reserve. This dynamic role requires a true culinary all‑rounder, capable of working across hot kitchen, cold kitchen, and pastry sections, while also serving as relief chef at the reserve’s exclusive‑use private villa.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: R10,500 per month
• Location: Limpopo
• Live‑in accommodation provided
• Rotation: 6 weeks on duty / 2 weeks off
• Medical aid contribution
• Pension fund contribution
• Meals provided while on duty
• Uniform provided
• Start date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

• Work confidently across hot kitchen, cold kitchen, and pastry sections
• Provide relief and operational support wherever required
• Prepare and present food for breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinners, boma evenings, bush dinners, and special events
• Ensure consistency in flavour, presentation, portion size, and quality
• Act as relief chef, managing villa operations independently when required
• Liaise with villa hosts and service teams regarding menus, dietary requirements, and guest preferences
• Supervise; train, and mentor junior chefs and kitchen assistants
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and menu development
• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, and operational standards

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised professional culinary qualification
• 3–5 years’ professional kitchen experience
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie
• Proven all‑rounder experience across hot kitchen, cold kitchen, and pastry
• Five‑star lodge, hotel, resort, or fine‑dining background strongly preferred
• Experience in game lodge, private villa, or remote hospitality advantageous
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, pastry production, and modern presentation
• Ability to work independently and manage villa culinary operations
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, stock control, and portion control
• Valid South African ID or work authorisation
• Contactable professional references
• Driver’s licence advantageous

Ideal Candidate

A genuinely versatile culinary professional, passionate about food and five‑star hospitality, flexible in adapting to operational needs, and confident working independently in a remote lodge environment.