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Head Chef

salary Salary :

R20,000 - 25,000 monthly

icon building Company : Bushwise
icon briefcase Job Type : Full Time
icon remote-alt Remote / Work from Home

Job Description - Head Chef

Job Title: Head Chef / Kitchen Manager (Live -In, Remote Boutique Property)


About the Role
We are seeking a young, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Head Chef to take full ownership of our kitchen operations. This is an incredible opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to step up, showcase their creativity, and manage a complete daily food service in a beautiful, remote setting.
You will be responsible for delivering high -quality breakfast and lunch menus, alongside a curated, set -menu style dinner service. Beyond cooking, you will run the kitchen as a business, managing everything from inventory to financial cost controls.

Key Responsibilities
  • Daily Service: Hands -on preparation and execution of breakfast, lunch, and a high -quality set -menu dinner.
  • Financial Management: Overseeing kitchen costing, maintaining strict food cost percentages, and implementing cost controls.
  • Stock & Purchasing: Managing inventory, stock rotation, ordering, and supplier relations, keeping remote logistics in mind.
  • Menu Development: Keeping menus fresh, exciting, and optimized for seasonal availability.
  • Hygiene & Safety: Maintaining exceptionally high standards of kitchen cleanliness and food safety.


Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications
  • Education: Formal culinary arts qualification or relevant tertiary training.
  • Experience: Proven track record working in a professional kitchen, with essential experience operating in a remote or wilderness location.
  • Logistics: Valid driver’s license and your own reliable vehicle (non -negotiable due to location).
  • Attributes: Enthusiastic, self -motivated, financially minded, and able to work independently under minimal supervision.



Benefits

Benefits & Package
  • Competitive salary of R20,000 – R25,000 pm based on experience.
  • Comfortable live -in accommodation provided on -site.
  • All meals provided while on duty.
  • Favourable 3 -week on / 1 -week off work rotation.
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