Head Chef Hluhluwe

HEAD CHEF | Luxury Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal

Are you a passionate and creative   Head Chef   with a flair for luxury hospitality? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the kitchen team at a prestigious safari lodge (2 kitchens), delivering exceptional culinary experiences in one of South Africa's most spectacular wildlife destinations.

The Role:

Lead daily kitchen operations across multiple sections
Train, mentor and inspire the kitchen brigade
Manage stock control, ordering and food quality
Deliver outstanding culinary experiences for discerning guests
Maintain the highest hygiene and food safety standards
Engage with guests to ensure memorable dining experiences

Location:   Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal
Position:   Permanent
Salary:   Market Related

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Every application received will be carefully considered against the requirements of the role. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within   two (2) weeks   of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.

Requirements

Previous Head Chef or Senior Chef experience in a luxury lodge or 5-star hospitality environment
Strong kitchen management, administration and people management skills
Passion for mentoring and developing kitchen teams
Excellent knowledge of food presentation, hygiene and stock control
Experience managing special dietary requirements
Creative, innovative and guest-focused approach to cuisine
Valid Code 8 driver's licence
Previous luxury safari lodge experience advantageous

Benefits

Live-in with meals on duty
50% medical aid
Provident fund