Head Chef

Our Client, a family-run lodge, is seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our culinary team. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating exceptional dining experiences for our guests while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation. This role requires a strong leadership presence and creativity in menu development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Designing and preparing seasonal menus and accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
2. Managing kitchen operations, including supervising and training kitchen staff, scheduling, and ensuring efficient workflow.
3. Maintaining high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation in all dishes.
4. Overseeing inventory control, including ordering, storage, and waste management, while minimizing costs.
5. Providing exceptional service and engaging with guests to receive feedback.
6. Ensuring the kitchen adheres to all local health and safety regulations, implementing best practices for food safety and hygiene.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a high-quality restaurant, lodge, or hospitality setting.
2. Culinary degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.
3. Strong knowledge of various cooking techniques, cuisines, and dietary needs.
4. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
5. Passion for wildlife and conservation, with an understanding of the safari camp experience is a plus.

If you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.