Job Description

Head Chef | KwaZulu-Natal | Luxury Safari Villa

We are currently seeking an experienced HEAD CHEF to join the culinary team of this exclusive safari destination in the heart of Phinda Private Game Reserve. Nestled on the edge of a lush forest, the reserve offers unparalleled wildlife experiences. Showcase your culinary talents in a unique setting with Africas Big Five.

As ideal candidate you will have:

• Certificate or diploma in culinary arts from a recognized culinary school
• Experience in the service industry
• Passion for creating exceptional food
• Valid, endorsed SA driver's license is essential
• At least 3 year of experience as a Head Chef n a 5-star establishment
• Ability to work under pressure with excellent and consistent attention to detail
• Guest focused with positive outlook
• Strong team player, committed, hardworking, and eager to learn

Key Outputs

• Kitchen Hygiene standards set
• Responsible for training chefs & implementing kitchen standards.
• Correct chemicals and sufficient cleaning materials to be in stock at all times
• Presentation as discussed and according to Styling Guide
• Up to date with What's Hot & What's Not
• Through the Tummy of the Guest Bops
• Creative Bush Banqueting according to Food Styling Guide
• Proactive Maintenance
• Good communications with: All chefs; All camp managers; HOD's, Lodge Manager and suppliers
• Good stock controls and stock rotation
• Good administration
• Good interaction/communication with other chefs: invite feedback
• Strict food costs and continued cost cutting initiatives with local suppliers
• Responsible for all food orders, storerooms and fridge and deepfreezes
• Left-over management: left-overs to be discussed and processed every day
• All food going out to guests at any time to be checked by chef
• All fridges and refrigerators and storerooms to be kept locked or keys to be left with an accountable Chef.
• Quality and quantity of snacks for game drives to be checked
• Bush banqueting, drink stops picnics etc. to have checklists, host, etc.
• Rain- (and weather) management plan in place
• Good discipline and fair treatment: Chef to be a Role Model
• Good Teamwork to be promoted
• Have Fun and be Flexible
• Always be approachable, innovative and able to work unsupervised
• Be aware of & make your chefs aware of special dietary needs Guests
• When special dietary Guests arrive at the lodge ensure that either yourself or another chef meets the Guest before their first meal to establish their requirements.
• Ensure you have 911 Emergency food stored in your freezer to be used in a crisis.
• The Chef is responsible to explain to the Camp mangers & Butlers what the different dishes are & what their ingredients are for breakfast, lunch & dinner

Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills: interact effectively with guests and fellow staff members
• Maintain a standard of work that exceeds that of the lodge
• Strong organizational abilities
• Ability to think laterally and solve problems creatively
• Demonstrated initiative
• Adhere to World-Class hospitality and service standards
• Display honesty, integrity, proactivity, and ambition of career advancement

Salary package

• Market related
• Permanent Live in position
• Transport to/from leave cycles is the successful candidate's own responsibility
• All additional benefits will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the interview

Start date: ASAP

To apply for Head Chef | KwaZulu-Natal | Luxury Safari Villa, please send your CV in WORD document WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND A FULL LENGTH PHOTO INSERTED ON THE CV.

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