Job Description

Job Summary We are seeking a passionate and innovative Executive Chef to lead culinary experiences, crafting exceptional dishes that reflect the vibrant flavors of Africa while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.
Candidate requirements:

• At least 5+ years relevant experience as an Executive Chef at a 5-star luxury lodge
• A relevant tertiary degree
• Must adhere to World Class Hospitality and Service Standards
• Exceptional communication skills with guests and staff - Spoken, written English and basic Setswana would be a plus
• Honest, has good integrity, a proactive and driven person
• Organised, with excellent administration skills.

Key outputs:

• Responsibility to manage cost management
• All ordering and purchasing (keeping in mind the remote locations and logistics)
• Have knowledge of products, local suppliers, prices and current stock
• Stock takes - monthly
• Good stock controls and stock rotation
• Maintaining hygiene standards at all times
• Dietary requirements should be adhered to at all times
• Menu Planning and Execution
• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
• Actively involves in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and served in the Camp
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavour
• Ensure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in the kitchen
• Responsible for training chefs & implementing kitchen standards
• Trains, develops and motivates all levels of kitchen staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis
• Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property
• Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management

This is a live-in role.
Wild Dreams Hospitality
Recruiter