Chef

SUMMARY:
A new luxury wilderness lodge on the banks of a river in the Greater Kruger area is seeking an enthusiastic CHEF to join its kitchen team

POSITION INFO:
This is a hands-on role for a junior chef who wants to grow in an intimate, high-end bush kitchen. You will work closely with the senior chefs, preparing fresh, seasonal dishes for a small number of discerning guests, and you will be comfortable living and working in a remote setting.

Core Criteria:

• Previous kitchen experience at commis or junior CDP level, ideally in a lodge or upmarket restaurant
• Formal culinary qualification or equivalent practical training 
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene, health, and safety standards
• Solid grounding in core cooking techniques and food preparation
• Ability to follow recipes, plating standards, and instructions accurately
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and develop within a small brigade
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well under pressure
• Comfortable with the live-in routine of a remote bush environment

• Prepare and cook dishes to the required standard under the guidance of the senior chefs
• Assist with daily mise en place across all sections
• Support breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bush meal service as rostered
• Maintain consistent portioning, presentation, and plating standards
• Assist with receiving deliveries, stock rotation, and stock takes
• Keep workstations, equipment, and storage areas clean and organised
• Follow all hygiene, health, and food safety procedures
• Report equipment issues and stock shortages to the senior chefs
• Step in across sections and help with staff meals where needed

• Salary: R6,500 per month
• Live-in position with accommodation provided