Executive Chef

Recruiter:

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB001670/HH

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Location:

Pilanesberg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A prestigious 5-star game lodge is seeking an experienced and innovative Executive Chef to lead its kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fine dining, local ingredients, and delivering an exceptional culinary experience in a luxury safari setting.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and presentation
Ensure food quality, hygiene, and consistency at all times
Manage and train kitchen staff, ensuring high levels of performance and professionalism
Maintain stock control, ordering, and budgeting
Work closely with lodge management to align culinary offerings with guest expectations

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a 5 star luxury lodge, hotel, or fine-dining environment
Relevant culinary qualification
Strong leadership, training, and team management skills
Excellent understanding of international cuisines, as well as modern African fusion
Passion for sustainability, local sourcing, and seasonal ingredients
Able to work in a remote bush environment

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