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Head Chef

Bright Placements
Giyani Full-day Full-time

Description:

About the Role:A prestigious safari lodge is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen team. This role requires creativity, leadership, and a passion for delivering high-quality cuisine in a remote lodge setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fine dining, menu development, and team management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring high culinary standards and consistency.
  • Design and execute seasonal menus that reflect local and international cuisine.
  • Manage food preparation, presentation, and portion control.
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and lodge standards.
  • Manage kitchen budgets, stock control, and supplier relationships.
  • Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff.
  • Collaborate with lodge management to enhance the guest dining experience.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Professional culinary qualification or equivalent experience
  • Minimum three to five years experience as a Head Chef in a luxury lodge or fine dining establishment
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Knowledge of international cuisine, menu planning, and dietary requirements
  • Experience with kitchen budgeting, stock control, and supplier management
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work in a remote environment and adapt to lodge life

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Accommodation and meals provided
  • Opportunities for career growth within an established lodge group
  • Work in a unique and inspiring natural environment

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring high culinary standards and consistency.
  • Design and execute seasonal menus that reflect local and international cuisine.
  • Manage food preparation, presentation, and portion control.
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and lodge standards.
  • Manage kitchen budgets, stock control, and supplier relationships.
  • Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff.
  • Collaborate with lodge management to enhance the guest dining experience.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Professional culinary qualification or equivalent experience
  • Minimum three to five years experience as a Head Chef in a luxury lodge or fine dining establishment
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Knowledge of international cuisine, menu planning, and dietary requirements
  • Experience with kitchen budgeting, stock control, and supplier management
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work in a remote environment and adapt to lodge life

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Accommodation and meals provided
  • Opportunities for career growth within an established lodge group
  • Work in a unique and inspiring natural environment
  • Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring high culinary standards and consistency.
  • Design and execute seasonal menus that reflect local and international cuisine.
  • Manage food preparation, presentation, and portion control.
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and lodge standards.
  • Manage kitchen budgets, stock control, and supplier relationships.
  • Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff.
  • Collaborate with lodge management to enhance the guest dining experience.
  • Professional culinary qualification or equivalent experience
  • Minimum three to five years experience as a Head Chef in a luxury lodge or fine dining establishment
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Knowledge of international cuisine, menu planning, and dietary requirements
  • Experience with kitchen budgeting, stock control, and supplier management
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work in a remote environment and adapt to lodge life
  • Competitive salary package
  • Accommodation and meals provided
  • Opportunities for career growth within an established lodge group
  • Work in a unique and inspiring natural environment
19 Feb 2025;   from: careers24.com

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