Executive Chef - Hoedspruit - Kendrick Recruitment

Description

Executive Chef | Luxury Private Game Reserve
Location: Hoedspruit
Salary: R30,000 Negotiable DOE | Live-In
Roster: 6 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off

Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a luxury private game reserve in Hoedspruit for an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation and establish a brand-new kitchen to luxury standards.

This role is ideal for a hands-on, highly organised chef with strong leadership skills and proven experience in setting up kitchens from the ground up within a luxury hospitality or lodge environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and establish a brand-new kitchen, including layout, equipment, systems, and workflows
  

• Design and execute high-quality menus aligned with a luxury safari experience
  

• Oversee all food preparation, presentation, and service standards
  

• Manage kitchen staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management
  

• Control food costs, stock ordering, waste management, and budgeting
  

• Ensure strict compliance with hygiene, health, and safety standards
  

• Maintain consistency and excellence across all meals and dining experiences
  

• Work closely with lodge management to deliver exceptional guest satisfaction
  

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef within a luxury lodge, hotel, or high-end hospitality environment
  

• Demonstrated experience in setting up and launching a new kitchen operation
  

• Strong leadership, organisational, and mentoring skills
  

• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen management systems
  

• Ability to work in a remote or bush environment
  

• Passion for quality, creativity, and attention to detail
  

Benefits Include:

• Live-in accommodation
  

• Medical aid
  

• Pension fund
  

• Structured roster of 6 weeks on, 2 weeks off
  

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to apply for the role.