Senior Chef

Ladismith - South Africa

Monthly Salary: 35000 - 35000

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 03-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

A luxury game lodge is seeking a talented and passionate Senior Chef to lead its culinary team. The role requires an individual with creativity leadership and a proven ability to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a hospitality or lodge environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen ensuring high standards of food quality presentation and consistency.
Develop and execute innovative menus that highlight fresh locally sourced ingredients.
Maintain strict hygiene safety and stock control standards.
Manage train and mentor junior kitchen staff fostering a culture of excellence.
Collaborate closely with lodge management to create memorable dining experiences for guests.
Ensure efficient kitchen operations and cost controls including stock ordering and waste management.

Requirements

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior culinary role within a lodge luxury hotel or fine-dining environment.
Experience working under or alongside a leading or recognised chef with proven exposure to modern culinary techniques and high standards.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse kitchen team.
Knowledge of food safety hygiene regulations and stock control systems.
Creative flair excellent plating and presentation skills and a passion for culinary innovation.
Ability to thrive in a remote lodge environment delivering consistently under pressure.
Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.

Requirements: Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior culinary role within a lodge, luxury hotel, or fine-dining environment. Experience working under or alongside a leading or recognised chef, with proven exposure to modern culinary techniques and high standards. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse kitchen team. Knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and stock control systems. Creative flair, excellent plating and presentation skills, and a passion for culinary innovation. Ability to thrive in a remote lodge environment, delivering consistently under pressure. Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.

Overview:A luxury game lodge is seeking a talented and passionate Senior Chef to lead its culinary team. The role requires an individual with creativity leadership and a proven ability to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a hospitality or lodge environment.Key Responsibilities:Oversee the da...

Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen ensuring high standards of food quality presentation and consistency.
Develop and execute innovative menus that highlight fresh locally sourced ingredients.
Maintain strict hygiene safety and stock control standards.
Manage train and mentor junior kitchen staff fostering a culture of excellence.
Collaborate closely with lodge management to create memorable dining experiences for guests.
Ensure efficient kitchen operations and cost controls including stock ordering and waste management.

Requirements

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior culinary role within a lodge luxury hotel or fine-dining environment.
Experience working under or alongside a leading or recognised chef with proven exposure to modern culinary techniques and high standards.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse kitchen team.
Knowledge of food safety hygiene regulations and stock control systems.
Creative flair excellent plating and presentation skills and a passion for culinary innovation.
Ability to thrive in a remote lodge environment delivering consistently under pressure.
Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.