🍽 Executive Head Chef | Luxury Lodge | Waterberg 🌿🔥
Are you a culinary leader with a passion for fine dining in a luxury safari setting? We’re looking for an Executive Head Chef to take charge of the flagship kitchen at a premier luxury lodge in the Waterberg region. If you have a flair for exceptional cuisine, team leadership, and innovation, this is your chance to shine!
📍 Location: Waterberg, South Africa
💰 Salary: R36,000 – R42,000 (DOE)
🏡 Package: Live-in position with full board + Medical Aid & Provident Fund contributions
📆 Rotation: 3 weeks on / 1 week off
🔥 Key Responsibilities:
👨🍳 Lead & inspire a top-tier culinary team to deliver world-class cuisine
📋 Plan & direct food preparation and kitchen operations
🍽 Design innovative, high-quality menus that align with the lodge’s luxury standards
💰 Manage food costs, stock control & kitchen budgets
📅 Oversee staff scheduling, training & performance management
⚖️ Maintain strict hygiene, health & safety standards
📊 Conduct monthly stock takes & financial reporting
🔹 What We’re Looking For:
✅ Proven experience as an Executive/Head Chef in a luxury lodge, fine dining restaurant, or 5-star hospitality setting
✅ Strong leadership & mentoring skills to develop a high-performing team
✅ Creative, innovative & passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences
✅ Excellent understanding of food costing, procurement & kitchen admin
✅ Strong knowledge of health & safety, hygiene & food regulations
✅ A hands-on chef who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment
✨ Why Join Us?
🏕 Work in a stunning, remote luxury lodge setting
🌿 Be part of an award-winning culinary team
🔥 Opportunity to showcase your creativity & elevate guest dining experiences
💡 Grow, lead & inspire a passionate kitchen brigade
Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Apply today!
