Kuruman: Executive Chef

About the Role

Join our vibrant and unique game reserve as an Executive Chef, where you’ll have the opportunity to lead a dynamic culinary team in a mission-driven environment focused on purpose, innovation, and impact. You’ll be responsible for creating epic gastronomic experiences under African skies, inspired by local produce and seasonal ingredients.

Key Responsibilities

• Curate epic, story-driven gastronomic experiences under African skies
• Create menus inspired by local produce and seasonal ingredients including fire, flavour, texture, and theatre in the wild
• Develop a culinary identity rooted in sustainability and place
• Engineer menus strategically to reduce wastage through intelligent planning
• Improve margins while elevating the guest experience
• Build a disciplined, inspired culinary team

Requirements

• Grade 12
• A formal culinary degree or diploma
• At least 5 years of experience in a 5* environment
• Proven fine-dining leadership experience
• Strong remote or lodge kitchen production background
• Exceptional food cost control & gross profit management skills
• Wastage reduction strategies and stock optimisation expertise

Qualifications

• None mentioned

Salary & Benefits

• R50K (Neg) DOE