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Executive Chef

Job in Hoedspruit, 1371, South Africa
Listing for: Kendrick Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Food & Beverage, Catering, Cook & Chef, Hotel Kitchen
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
    Food & Beverage, Catering, Cook & Chef, Hotel Kitchen
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Hoedspruit

Job Description

Executive Chef | Luxury Private Game Reserve

Location: Hoedspruit

Salary: R30,000 Negotiable DOE | Live-In

Roster: 6 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off

Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a luxury private game reserve in Hoedspruit for an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation and establish a brand-new kitchen to luxury standards.

This role is ideal for a hands-on, highly organised chef with strong leadership skills and proven experience in setting up kitchens from the ground up within a luxury hospitality or lodge environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up and establish a brand-new kitchen, including layout, equipment, systems, and workflows

  • Design and execute high-quality menus aligned with a luxury safari experience

  • Oversee all food preparation, presentation, and service standards

  • Manage kitchen staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management

  • Control food costs, stock ordering, waste management, and budgeting

  • Ensure strict compliance with hygiene, health, and safety standards

  • Maintain consistency and excellence across all meals and dining experiences

  • Work closely with lodge management to deliver exceptional guest satisfaction

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as an Executive Chef within a luxury lodge, hotel, or high-end hospitality environment

  • Demonstrated experience in setting up and launching a new kitchen operation

  • Strong leadership, organisational, and mentoring skills

  • Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen management systems

  • Ability to work in a remote or bush environment

  • Passion for quality, creativity, and attention to detail

Benefits Include:

  • Live-in accommodation

  • Medical aid

  • Pension fund

  • Structured roster of 6 weeks on, 2 weeks off

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to apply for the role.

Requirements
experience, qualification
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