Executive Chef

Kendrick Recruitment • Fremont, CA

16d • ZAR 30,000 • Onsite

About The Position

A luxury safari lodge in the Greater Kruger region is urgently seeking a highly skilled and passionate Executive Chef to lead its culinary operation. This is a serious role for a chef who understands the importance of fine dining within a luxury safari experience and is committed to delivering exceptional cuisine without compromise. The ideal candidate will have a strong fine dining background, exceptional kitchen leadership skills, and a genuine passion for creating memorable guest dining experiences in a luxury lodge environment.

Requirements

• Formal culinary qualification essential
• Previous experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within luxury hospitality
• Strong fine dining experience essential
• Proven leadership and kitchen management skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Passion for culinary excellence and luxury guest experiences
• Ability to work well under pressure in a remote lodge environment

Nice To Haves

• Graduates from ICA, Prue Leith, or similar institutions highly preferred
• A dedicated and disciplined culinary professional who takes immense pride in their craft and can elevate the lodge’s dining experience to world-class standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full kitchen operation
• Design and deliver exceptional fine dining menus and guest experiences
• Lead, train, and inspire the kitchen brigade
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage stock control, ordering, food costings, and kitchen administration
• Ensure strict hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards
• Cater to guest dietary requirements and personalised requests
• Work closely with lodge management to uphold luxury hospitality standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree