Kitchen Manager Executive Chef

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a skilled and dynamic Kitchen Manager / Executive Chef for a luxury safari lodge in the Kruger National Park. This live-in role is ideal for an experienced culinary professional with a hospitality qualification strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional guest dining experiences in a high-end lodge environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create design and implement menus that meet and exceed guest expectations in consultation with Senior Management
  
• Maintain a thorough understanding of dietary requirements and culinary styles
  
• Oversee procurement of all food and kitchen materials for the main kitchen and staff canteens
  
• Ensure hygiene cleanliness and maintenance of all kitchen areas equipment and storage facilities
  
• Develop recipes and manage cost control budget compliance and supplier pricing
  
• Conduct accurate monthly stock takes and manage inventory
  
• Take responsibility for the profitability of the kitchen department
  
• Lead and manage kitchen staff including recruitment training performance appraisals rostering leave management and disciplinary action
  
• Build and maintain a skilled motivated and cohesive kitchen brigade
  
• Ensure all staff are conversant with company policies procedures and labour regulations
  
• Assist in menu adjustments creation of new dishes and tasting approvals with Senior Management
  
• Provide annual equipment and supplier assessments ensuring alignment with budget and operational needs
  
• Support kitchen team members as required and perform additional tasks as instructed by management
  

Requirements:

• Hospitality qualification
  
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role within luxury lodges or high-end hospitality environments
  
• Strong leadership and people management skills
  
• Excellent organisational planning and cost-control abilities
  
• Ability to work with culturally diverse teams and staff of varying skill levels
  
• Strong understanding of hygiene safety and quality standards in kitchen operations
  
• Guest-focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences
  

Package & Benefits:

• Negotiable salary based on experience
  
• Live-in accommodation provided
  
• Opportunity to lead a high-end lodge kitchen and make a significant impact on the guest experience
  

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV to apply for this role.