Job Description

Closing Date: 2026-01-28
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Senior
Experience: Between 3 - 5 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Head Chef - Luxury Safari Lodge - Hoedspruit Limpopo
Our client, a growing luxury safari lodge located approximately 10km north of Hoedspruit, is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary operation during an exciting period of expansion. This is a live-in role suited to a hands-on chef who enjoys working in a bush environment and delivering high-quality, refined cuisine to discerning international guests.
Salary: R25 000 - R30 000 per month
Roster: 3 weeks on / 1 week off
Live-in benefits: Accommodation, meals, WiFi and transport allowance included
Description
The Head Chef will be responsible for the full kitchen operation, including menu planning, food preparation, stock control, hygiene compliance, and team leadership.
You will design menus that balance creativity with consistency, catering to diverse dietary requirements while maintaining cost control and minimal waste.
You will lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of presentation and service at all times.
This role requires close collaboration with lodge management to align the culinary offering with the overall guest experience.
Minimum Requirements

• Formal culinary qualification
• Minimum 3 years' experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
• Lodge or remote hospitality experience preferred
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent food hygiene and safety knowledge
• Ability to work independently in a bush setting

Benefits
Accommodation, meals, WiFi and transport allowance included

Skills Required