Executive Chef

Description:

We are seeking a creative, disciplined, and highly experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at a prestigious luxury safari lodge. If you are passionate about fine dining, guest experience, and leading a high-performing culinary team in the heart of the bush, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

• As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for:
  
  • Overseeing all culinary operations for lodge dining, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, bush meals, and private dining experiences.
  • Designing seasonal, fine-dining menus inspired by local ingredients and global trends.
  • Leading, training, and mentoring a kitchen team of chefs and scullers.
  • Ensuring impeccable kitchen hygiene, efficient stock control, and effective cost management.
  • Collaborating closely with lodge management to enhance guest experience and presentation.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A formal culinary qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, Culinary Diploma).
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a 5-star game lodge or boutique hotel.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong understanding of plating aesthetics.
• Proven knowledge of budgeting and stock control.
• The ability to remain flexible and calm under pressure.

Requirements:

• As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for:
  
  • Overseeing all culinary operations for lodge dining, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, bush meals, and private dining experiences.
  • Designing seasonal, fine-dining menus inspired by local ingredients and global trends.
  • Leading, training, and mentoring a kitchen team of chefs and scullers.
  • Ensuring impeccable kitchen hygiene, efficient stock control, and effective cost management.
  • Collaborating closely with lodge management to enhance guest experience and presentation.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A formal culinary qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, Culinary Diploma).
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a 5-star game lodge or boutique hotel.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong understanding of plating aesthetics.
• Proven knowledge of budgeting and stock control.
• The ability to remain flexible and calm under pressure.

• Overseeing all culinary operations for lodge dining, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, bush meals, and private dining experiences.
• Designing seasonal, fine-dining menus inspired by local ingredients and global trends.
• Leading, training, and mentoring a kitchen team of chefs and scullers.
• Ensuring impeccable kitchen hygiene, efficient stock control, and effective cost management.
• Collaborating closely with lodge management to enhance guest experience and presentation.

• A formal culinary qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, Culinary Diploma).
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a 5-star game lodge or boutique hotel.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong understanding of plating aesthetics.
• Proven knowledge of budgeting and stock control.
• The ability to remain flexible and calm under pressure.