Head Chef

Kendrick Recruitment

Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: R 35000 - 35000

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HEAD CHEF LUXURY LODGE VAALWATER

Salary: R35000

Live-In Position

Drivers Licence Required (vehicles on property)

Work Cycle: 3 weeks on / 1 week off

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly creative and driven Head Chef to join a luxury lodge based in Vaalwater. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader with strong 5-star lodge experience who is passionate about innovation sustainability and community engagement.

Please note: During the pre-opening phase the successful candidate may be required to work in Johannesburg on a part-time basis with accommodation in JHB at the candidates own expense.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and manage a small kitchen team of 57 staff

Deliver exceptional 5-star dining experiences in a luxury lodge environment

Create innovative seasonal and creative menus with strong attention to detail

Maintain high culinary standards across all meal periods

Be actively involved in all kitchen operations in a hands-on capacity

Manage food cost controls stock and ordering processes

Ensure strict hygiene safety and kitchen compliance standards are maintained

Work closely with management to align culinary offerings with lodge concept and guest experience

Support sustainability initiatives including full use of the on-site grow zone

Engage with local community initiatives as part of the lodge ethos

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 5-star luxury lodge or boutique hotel experience essential

Strong leadership experience managing a small kitchen team (57 staff)

Highly creative with a passion for innovative modern cuisine

Driven energetic and hands-on approach to leadership

Strong understanding of sustainability and farm-to-table concepts

Ability to perform well in a pre-opening and evolving environment

Drivers licence essential (vehicles available on property)

Willingness to travel/work in Johannesburg during pre-opening phase

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Market-related salary: R35000

Live-in accommodation provided

Opportunity to be part of a new luxury lodge opening

Exposure to sustainability-driven farm-to-table culinary operations

Work cycle: 3 weeks on / 1 week off

Required Skills:

experience qualification

HEAD CHEF LUXURY LODGE VAALWATERSalary: R35000Live-In PositionDrivers Licence Required (vehicles on property)Work Cycle: 3 weeks on / 1 week offKendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly creative and driven Head Chef to join a luxury lodge based in Vaalwater. This is an exciting opportunity for a ha...