Executive Chef

Overview

Executive Chef Luxury Private Game Lodge North West — Salary: R24000 (Live-in)

Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting for an accomplished and professional Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations at a luxury private game lodge in the North West. This senior role requires a strong leader who delivers consistently high culinary standards while fostering a respectful well-managed and positive kitchen environment.

Purpose of the Role

The Executive Chef is responsible for the effective management and leadership of all kitchen operations ensuring exceptional food quality compliance with food safety legislation and the creation of a professional and supportive working culture.

• Overall management of all kitchen operations including multiple kitchens on the property
• Menu planning and development including the accommodation of dietary requirements and allergies
• Preparation and presentation of high-quality guest meals and staff meals
• Training supervision performance management and discipline of kitchen staff in line with company policies
• Creating and maintaining a respectful productive and positive kitchen environment
• Ensuring compliance with food safety hygiene health and safety legislation and audit requirements
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of all kitchen storage and scullery areas
• Managing stock control ordering stock takes and minimising food wastage
• Managing kitchen budgets and controlling food costs
• Ensuring all kitchen equipment is maintained and in good working order
• Preparing duty rosters and managing staffing requirements
• Liaising closely with Front of House to ensure seamless service delivery
• Engaging with guests to ensure satisfaction and professionally addressing feedback

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef within a high-end lodge hotel or restaurant environment
• Relevant professional culinary qualification
• Strong leadership organisational and people management skills
• Sound knowledge of South African food safety hygiene and labour legislation
• Experience in kitchen administration stock control and budgeting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Strong commitment to professional conduct teamwork and company values

• 36 days on followed by 12 days off
• 21 days annual leave taken in separate periods as operationally convenient
• Private room and bathroom in the on-site staff village
• Three staff meals per day
• Laundry and room cleaning services provided
• Free Wi-Fi
• Uniform provided
• Medical Aid contribution after successful completion of the probation period
• 16 staff-rate bed nights per year for friends and family

Candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their CV to Kendrick Recruitment to apply for this role.

Required Skills: experience qualification

Key Skills Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Management Experience,Cooking,Cost Control,Menu Planning,Sanitation,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary: 24000 - 24000