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South Africa: Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Posted on 2025-03-12

Category Catering Hospitality
Location ZA  /  South Africa

Job Summary

Set along the Mo Chhu River in the stunning Punakha Valley, this luxury lodge offers an immersive blend of nature, culture, and world-class hospitality. The lodge seeks a passionate and creative Executive Chef to lead its culinary team, crafting exceptional, locally inspired dining experiences. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and mentor, upholding high standards of hygiene, organization, and quality while fostering innovation in the kitchen. Collaboration with managers, suppliers, and guests is key to ensuring a seamless and memorable culinary journey. This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated chef who thrives in a remote, luxury setting and values sustainability and community impact. Candidate requirements: Minimum of 6 years in a similar role Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts Proven experience in the 5 Service industry Passion for creating unforgettable culinary experiences Needs to have in-depth knowledge on Asian cuisine as well as the environment and country Excellent communication skills with both guests and staff alike Exceptional organizational and time-management skills Must be able to provide world-class hospitality and service standards Be able to manage and lead a team of staff The ability to train staff and implement kitchen standards Excellent stock control management Food and Safety knowledge and the ability to implement this Up to date on world food trends Ability to set menu`s according to what`s trending as well as seasonally available Excellent administration capabilities Live in role with 1 return ticket home yearly as well as 1 ticket to a closer destination during a break yearly.

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Executive Chef

Posted on 2025-03-03

Salary Monthly
Category Catering Hospitality
Location ZA  /  South Africa

Job Summary

Responsibilities:

Plated or set menu compilation and implementation to best support high end culinary experience for all our guests. Maintain or improve the established standards of food hygiene, cleaning, and food handling to ensure impeccable quality within the kitchen for compliance with international food safety standards and regulations. Manage supplier relations to ensure consistent timely delivery of fresh quality ingredients. Ensure that stock ordering, receiving, stock takes and requisitions procedures are strictly followed according to par levels and company standards for better accuracy. Strong awareness of and embracing sustainable gastronomy and practices. Effective kitchen administration to minimise wastages and shortages and effective stock control assuming full responsibility of the food cost relative to set budgets. Ability and willingness to train, mentor, develop and continually improve the kitchen brigade, strong on performance management and discipline of staff. Collaborate with the F&B Manager to create and execute extra-ordinary dining experiences and bespoke events for our guests. Representing our award-winning lodge on culinary festivals, competitions and related events.

Requirements:

Professional Cookery / Culinary Arts diploma from a reputable Hotel School. Minimum of 5-years experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury 5 Lodge / Hotel establishment In depth knowledge of food costing, cost control and budgeting. Must be versatile, skilled in hot and pastry kitchen, and multi-venue catering. Excellent understanding of international and emerging food trends and concepts and continual focus on rejuvenating the culinary experience. Passion for high quality, attentiveness to finer detail and maintaining a guest centric approach in everything. Ability to drive change and to look for operational efficiencies / synergies. Highly presentable with excellent communication skills and balanced emotional intellect.

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