South Africa: Head Chef & Kitchen Manager | Luxury Lodge | Bahamas | Ls posted by Kendrick Recruitment

‍ Head Chef & Kitchen Manager | Luxury Lodge | Bahamas Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and disciplined Head Chef & Kitchen Manager for a Luxury Fly-Fishing Lodge in the Bahamas. This is a hands-on role for a chef whose personal cooking ability, consistency, and judgement are central to delivering an exceptional dining experience. The successful candidate will personally execute a minimum of five dinner services per week, supported only by service staff and a sculler, while breakfast and lunch are handled by two local chefs. Contract & Package 10-month fixed-term contract (1 October – 30 July) Gross salary: USD 3,450 per month Performance bonus: USD 5,000 (end-of-season) Six weeks’ paid leave Work cycle: Six days on, one day off (where operations allow) On-site accommodation and meals provided ✈️ Return economy flight included Use of company vehicle (subject to availability) Purpose of the Role Deliver a consistently excellent dining experience through direct personal execution Maintain disciplined cost control and professional kitchen standards ️ Key Responsibilities Culinary Execution Personally cook and execute dinner service a minimum of five nights per week Plan and execute menus aligned with guest expectations Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation at all times Coordinate with service staff during dinner service Operational Oversight Supervise local chefs responsible for breakfast and lunch services Maintain kitchen hygiene, safety, and operational standards Train and support local kitchen staff Procurement & Financial Management Procure food and kitchen supplies within budget Manage stock levels and suppliers Submit invoices and payment requests to the Lodge Manager Control food costs in line with budget and bed-night metrics Capital Expenditure Contribute to annual CAPEX planning for kitchen equipment Submit CAPEX requests during scheduled review periods Authority & Decision-Making Full autonomy over menu design and dinner service execution Operational oversight of local chefs for breakfast and lunch Direct collaboration with the Lodge Manager Measures of Success High guest satisfaction with the dining experience Consistent quality under pressure Strong food cost discipline Calm and professional execution throughout the season Positive team morale ✨ This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented Head Chef seeking a remote luxury lodge environment where personal culinary skill and operational excellence are central to the role .