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Hospitality and Outdoor - New Vacancy - Head Chef Luxury Wilderness Lodge - Clanwilliam - Western Cape An exciting opportunity is available for an energetic and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a luxury wilderness lodge near Clanwilliam. The successful candidate will bring fresh ideas, strong leadership and a genuine passion for creating memorable guest dining experiences. This role suits a hands-on culinary professional who enjoys working with seasonal produce, developing homemade dishes and maintaining excellent standards across all areas of the kitchen. Job Description & Requirements: Lead daily kitchen operations while maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, flavour and presentation. Develop creative seasonal menus that balance guest expectations, operational requirements, quality and budget. Prepare and oversee a variety of homemade products, including breads, pastries, sausages, desserts and gelato. Ensure guests’ preferences, dietary requirements and feedback are considered when planning and preparing meals. Manage food costs, kitchen budgets, stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships. Monitor portion control, wastage and stock rotation to support profitability and efficient kitchen operations. Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene, food safety, cleanliness and equipment standards. Ensure all kitchen operations comply with relevant health and safety requirements. Lead; mentor, motivate and train the kitchen team, encouraging accountability and professional development. Plan kitchen schedules and allocate responsibilities to support smooth service. Keep menus fresh and relevant through an awareness of current food trends, seasonal ingredients and sustainable practices. Work closely with the wider lodge team to deliver a seamless and memorable guest experience. A recognised culinary qualification or equivalent is essential. A minimum of two to three years of relevant culinary experience is required. Previous experience in a high-end lodge or restaurant environment is essential. Experience within a boutique or smaller establishment would be advantageous. Strong leadership, communication, organisational and cost-control skills are required. Must be creative, flexible and comfortable working under pressure. Must be available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays when required. Package Salary: Market Related Accommodation: Live-in Meals provided Professional development opportunities Three-weeks-on; one-week-off work cycle
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