Ref: BP2003LSE

Start Date: ASAP
Area: Private Game Reserve, Mpumalanga

Benefits: Accommodation and meals provided. Medical Aid and Provident Fund contributions.
Leave: 6 weeks on, 2 weeks off leave cycle.

Employer Overview:
A leader in the game lodge industry, this private game lodge collection is located in the finest territories of two world famous game reserves. The staff of the lodge collection can be described as a family, and they are dedicated to making their guests feel at home and delivering African hospitality at its finest. The lodge now seeks an Executive Chef to lead their dynamic kitchen team and oversee the operations of four kitchens at different camps, so as to create a memorable dining experience for every guest, every time.

What are the key responsibilities of the position?
- Manage a kitchen brigade of 45 chefs amongst 4 kitchens
- Create, design and implement menus throughout the different lodges that meet the demands and exceed the expectations of our guests as agreed with Senior Management.
- Provide effective leadership through professional management and encouragement of all subordinates.
- Build, train and maintain strong, content, challenged and consistent kitchen brigades.
- Design and implement effective operational standards for the lodge kitchens
- Design, implement and maintain efficient financial budgetary controls and procurement controls.

What type of experience do we require?
- Min 5 years experience as a Head Chef within a 5 star environment
- Game Lodge experience preferred
- Proven track record

Which qualifications will secure this position?
- Professional chef qualification from a recognized establishment

What skills / behaviours are required?
• A talented individual with a high level of integrity
• An effective leader and communicator at all levels with strong man-management skills
• Good IT and computer knowledge, recipe development and cost control knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of current leading culinary trends in food and beverage
• The ability to work under pressure and to be flexible at all times, considering the location and environment he/she is working in
• Motivated, enthusiastic, energetic, creative and passionate
• An outgoing personality with excellent guest contact skills

Why should you apply for this position?
The Executive Chef role is essential to this luxury game lodge group, and requires a unique person to ensure the success of the culinary operation and provide the guests with that special dining experience to remain with them long after they have left the reserve. The 4 kitchens play a key part in both the guest experience and the Food and Beverage department.

Position Reports to: General Management Couple

Please ensure that you provide the following information with your application:
- Photograph – Head and shoulders picture, in low resolution format for our database
- Start and End dates for all previous employment
- Written references that you have available
- Current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for all previous employers, for referencing purposes.

Due to high volumes of CV’s received, should you not hear from us within seven working days of sending your application, please consider your application for this particular position unsuccessful. You are welcome to apply for any other positions that we may advertise in future.

Please note that we are not able to accept any application if a valid work permit is not held.