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