CHEF VACANCY ALERT | Mpumalanga | AH

🔪CHEF VACANCY ALERT🔪👉 Head Chef🌍 Mpumalanga🛏 Luxury 5-Star Lodge📜 Formal culinary qualification from a recognized institution.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a lodge, hotel, or fine-dining kitchen, with at least 2 years as

Head Chef.💰 R18 000 | Live-in📩 Amy@Apply Below

We are currently recruiting for well-established lodge seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen operation. This is a hands-on culinary leadership role suited to a chef with strong lodge, hotel or fine-dining experience and a passion for delivering consistently high-quality dining experiences in a remote bush environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute daily and seasonal menus in line with established standards and SO

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Adapt menus according to guest feedback and stock availability

Conduct quality checks prior to service to ensure consistent standards

Manage daily and monthly stock takes

Maintain effective portion control and minimise wastage

Monitor and manage food costs

Manage staff schedules and ensure an efficient kitchen workflow

Lead, brief and train the kitchen team

Monitor staff performance and provide constructive feedback

Foster teamwork, morale and effective communication within the kitchen

Conduct pre-shift briefings and coordinate with Front of House and service teams

Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and food safety

Ensure compliance with HACCP and lodge health and safety requirements

Oversee food storage, temperature control, pest management and safe working practices

Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and ready for service

Communicate daily with Front of House regarding menus, dietary requirements and guest feedback

Provide regular updates to the General Manager regarding menu performance, staffing, equipment and operational requirements

Prepare accurate weekly and monthly reports relating to stock, wastage, food costs and maintenance

Engage professionally with guests regarding menu items and accommodate special dietary requests

Stay up to date with best practices and innovations in food production, hygiene and kitchen equipment

REQUIREMENTS

Formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution

Minimum 5 years' experience in a lodge, hotel or fine-dining kitchen

At least 2 years' experience as a Head Chef

Strong knowledge of stock management, portion control and food hygiene standards

Proven experience preparing and presenting high-quality plated meals

Strong leadership and staff training abilities

Good administrative and reporting skills

Computer literate, with MS Office experience

Fluent in English; an additional local language would be advantageous

Valid driver's licence

Willingness to work flexible shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime

Comfortable living and working in a remote bush environment

Ability to work on a 21 days on / 7 days off cycle

For more details on this role and to apply, contact me today!