Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-11-02
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Skilled
Experience: Between 3 - 5 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Executive Chef - Ultra Luxury 5-Star Lodge - Waterberg, South Africa
Are you an experienced Executive Chef with a background in five-star luxury lodges or international fine dining establishments? Our client is seeking an exceptional culinary leader to head up their ultra-luxury lodge in the Waterberg, South Africa, with additional
responsibilities overseeing operations in Botswana.
This is a rare opportunity to join one of Africa's most exclusive hospitality brands, catering to discerning international clientele.
Description
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a brigade of chefs at a five-star luxury level.
• Oversee operations in both South Africa (Waterberg) and Botswana.
• Create innovative seasonal menus tailored to international guests and dietary requirements.
• Participate in photo shoots with clients, showcasing culinary artistry.
• Deliver food and wine pairings, five-course menus, and exceptional plating presentations.
• Train and mentor your team in new menu rollouts on an ongoing basis.
• Manage full back-of-house operations, including cost control, menu costings, stock taking, and kitchen administration.
• Support the implementation of new systems (currently Excel-based) to streamline kitchen management.
• Collaborate with lodge management and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless guest experiences.

Minimum Requirements
Requirements

• Previous Executive Chef experience in a five-star lodge or international fine-dining environment.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a culinary team across multiple properties.
• Proven creativity and innovation in menu design and presentation.
• Solid cost control and kitchen administration expertise.
• Excellent knowledge of wine pairings, dietary requirements, and fine dining standards.
• Own transport required - remote location with no public transport.
• Open to working in a remote luxury lodge environment with flexible work cycles (either one day off per week or one full week off per month depending on circumstances).

Package

• Salary: R35,000 - R40,000 per month
• Accommodation and meals provided
• Opportunity to work at one of Africa's most prestigious ultra-luxury lodges
• Career growth within an international hospitality group

• Additional Note
• Couples applications welcome where one partner is an Executive Chef and the other a Lodge Manager (separate role will be advertised).

Benefits
Accommodation and meals provided

Skills Required