Head Chef Hluhluwe

HEAD CHEF | Luxury Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal

Are you a passionate and creative Head Chef with a flair for luxury hospitality? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the kitchen team at a prestigious safari lodge (2 kitchens), delivering exceptional culinary experiences in one of South Africa's most spectacular wildlife destinations.

The Role:

Lead daily kitchen operations across multiple sections

Train, mentor and inspire the kitchen brigade
Manage stock control, ordering and food quality
Deliver outstanding culinary experiences for discerning guests
Maintain the highest hygiene and food safety standards
Engage with guests to ensure memorable dining experiences

Requirements

Previous Head Chef or Senior Chef experience in a luxury lodge or 5-star hospitality environment
Strong kitchen management, administration and people management skills
Passion for mentoring and developing kitchen teams
Excellent knowledge of food presentation, hygiene and stock control
Experience managing special dietary requirements
Creative, innovative and guest-focused approach to cuisine
Valid Code 8 driver's licence
Previous luxury safari lodge experience advantageous

Benefits

Live-in with meals on duty
50% medical aid
Provident fund