Assistant Chef – Luxury Safari Lodge (pre Opening) – Greater Kruger, Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa

Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-12-24
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Junior
Experience: Between 1 - 3 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Assistant Chef - Luxury Safari Lodge (Pre-Opening) - Greater Kruger, Hoedspruit
Our client, a luxury safari lodge (Pre-opening) is seeking a dedicated Assistant Chef to support the Senior Chef at a luxury 7-key lodge in the Greater Kruger, Hoedspruit. This role is perfect for a junior chef who is passionate about culinary growth and enjoys working in a high-end bush environment.
Description
The Assistant Chef will assist with daily preparation, cooking, plating, and kitchen operations. This includes maintaining hygiene standards, supporting menu execution, and ensuring smooth service during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Responsibilities

  • Assist with food preparation and cooking for daily menus
  • Follow recipes and plating standards
  • Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene practices
  • Support stock rotation and storage procedures
  • Assist with baking, cold prep, hot kitchen tasks
  • Uphold presentation and quality standards
  • Work closely with the Senior Chef and lodge team
Start: 25 January 2026
Salary & Benefits
  • R5 000 - R8 000
  • Live-in accommodation
  • Three meals per day
  • Excellent career development opportunity
Minimum Requirements
  • 1-2 years culinary or hospitality kitchen experience
  • Strong passion for cooking and learning
  • Ability to follow instructions and work systematically
  • Good organisational and hygiene practices
  • Reliability, professionalism, and positive attitude
  • Ability to live and work remotely
Benefits
Live-in accommodation. Three meals per day

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1600293
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R5,000-8,000 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned