Chef de Partie - Newly Opened Luxury Safari Lodge - Greater Kruger, Limpopo | LB

Chef de Partie - Newly Opened Luxury Safari Lodge - Greater Kruger, Limpopo

Kendrick Recruitment is searching for a skilled, enthusiastic and detail-driven Chef de Partie for an intimate, newly opened ultra-luxury safari lodge in the Greater Kruger, Limpopo - part of a globally recognised international hospitality group with over a century of culinary and service heritage, now making its debut in the South African safari market.

With an intimate guest complement and a culinary offering built around regional African cuisine and fine dining traditions, this kitchen operates to the very highest standard. Every detail matters. Every plate tells a story. And the right Chef de Partie will take genuine pride in being part of a world-class team from the very beginning.

Minimum Requirements:

Formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution - advantageous

Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience as a Chef de Partie in a 5-star lodge

Strong all-round culinary skills across multiple sections

Genuine passion for food, presentation and locally inspired cuisine

Working knowledge of food costing, stock rotation, wastage control and kitchen hygiene

Full HACCP compliance and food safety knowledge

A team player with a positive, hands-on attitude

Reliable, detail-oriented and eager to learn and grow

Comfortable living and working in a remote, live-in bush environment

Stable work history with contactable references

Food portfolio advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and execute dishes to the highest standard across all meal services

Manage and maintain the allocated section with precision, consistency and cleanliness

Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily food production and menu execution

Contribute to special bush dining experiences, sundowner setups and private dining events

Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards at all times

Assist with stock control, FIFO rotation and waste reduction within the section

Support and contribute positively to a small, close-knit kitchen team

Grow into increased responsibility as the property and team develop

Package:

Market-related salary commensurate with experience

Live-in: Accommodation and meals provided

Standard lodge benefits

Should you feel you are the right fit for this role, please apply with your updated CV, a food portfolio, contactable references and a recent head and shoulders photo ASAP!📌 Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.