South Africa: Executive Chef – 2 X 5* Boutique Lodges – Kruger | Sl posted by Kendrick Recruitment

⭐ NEW Chef Vacancy – Kruger National Park Executive Chef – Overseeing Two 5* Boutique Safari Kitchens – Kruger National Park ➡️ Live-in Role | R25,000 (Negotiable for the right candidate) Benefits Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of two luxury boutique safari lodges located within the Kruger region. This is a senior leadership position suited to a highly skilled, organised, and creative chef who is confident running multi-camp kitchen operations in a remote wilderness environment. The successful candidate will oversee menu design, kitchen standards, cost control, stock management, and team leadership across two high-end lodges. A strong understanding of bush dining, fine plating, and guest-centric culinary experiences is essential. Key Responsibilities • Full oversight of two lodge kitchens, ensuring consistent 5 star dining standards across properties • Menu planning, design, costings, and delivery of bush breakfasts, boma dinners, and plated fine dining experiences • Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-cultural team of chefs, trainees, and kitchen staff • Oversee all stock control, procurement, cost management, and month-end stock take • Ensure food safety, hygiene standards, kitchen audits, and compliance with local food regulations (HACCP essential) • Manage kitchen budgets, with responsibility for cost control and variance justification • Maintain exceptional hygiene, presentation, and equipment care standards • Manage staff scheduling, leave rosters, discipline, and performance management processes • Regular camp visits to check quality, replenish buffets, and maintain consistency across lodges • Ensure seamless operations despite remote conditions, limited deliveries, and wildlife proximity • Manage special dietary requests including vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-sensitive meals • Ensure all equipment faults are logged and communicated with maintenance teams Requirements • Professional Cookery or Culinary Arts Diploma (City & Guilds preferred) • Minimum 5–7 years professional kitchen experience, including 3 years in a senior or executive chef role in a 5* lodge environment – essential • Valid Food Safety/Hygiene Certificate, strong HACCP knowledge • Strong leadership, communication, and training ability • Computer literacy (Excel for menu costing, stock control, plus Point of Sale systems) • Ability to work calmly under pressure and maintain high standards consistently • Comfortable living in a remote bush environment • Valid driver’s licence and ability to drive between camps at night when required • Contactable references (minimum three) Package • Salary: R25,000 (highly negotiable for the right candidate) • Live-in accommodation • Meals and uniform provided • 7 consecutive days off per month • 21 consecutive days annual leave • Compulsory provident fund contribution (5% CTC) • Additional benefits discussed during interview To Apply Please submit your CV, contactable references, food portfolio and a recent head and shoulders photograph ASAP. Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.