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Executive Chef

salary Salary :

R30,000 monthly

Job Description - Executive Chef


Executive Chef | Greater Kruger | Luxury Safari Lodge




Greater Kruger



Luxury Safari Lodge



Salary: Around R30,000 DOE




Role Overview:



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.

Key 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

Requirements:



  • Formal culinary qualification essential

  • Graduates from ICA, Prue Leith, or similar institutions highly preferred

  • 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




Ideal Candidate:



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.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.







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