Overview

Kendrick Recruitment is looking for an Executive Chef for a luxury safari lodge in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu‑Natal. This live‑in role requires a passionate culinary leader to design menus, lead a kitchen team, and deliver exceptional dining experiences in a bush setting.

Compensation & Logistics

Salary: Negotiable based on experience. Location: Hluhluwe, KZN. Accommodation: Live‑in position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations and maintain high standards of hygiene, organization, and food quality.
• Plan and execute 7‑day menus in line with the lodge’s Food Styling Guide, ensuring fresh, creative, and beautifully presented dishes.
• Train, mentor, and manage the kitchen brigade, fostering discipline and professionalism.
• Manage stock control, ordering, cost of sales, and kitchen organization; ensure equipment, storage, and food transport meet operational standards.
• Develop bush dining exper...