Job Summary
CHEF DE PARTIELuxury Private Game Reserve | Eastern Cape
Kendrick Recruitment is currently searching for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie for a world-renowned, understated luxury safari reserve in the Eastern Cape. The property operates across multiple intimate lodge and exclusive-use villa settings, with a strong focus on exceptional, personalised dining experiences for discerning international guests.
This is a live-in position in a remote wilderness environment, ideal for a chef who is passionate about both high-quality cuisine and life in the African bush.
Position: Live-in (accommodation and meals provided)
Minimum Requirements
• Formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution
• Minimum 2–3 years’ Chef de Partie experience in a luxury lodge, hotel or fine dining environment
• Strong all-round kitchen skills across multiple sections
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance
• Ability to work across breakfast, lunch, dinner and special dining events
• Team player with a positive, hands-on attitude
• Comfortable living and working in a remote bush environment
• Stable work history with contactable references
• Food portfolio advantageous
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and execute dishes to the highest standard across all meal services
• Manage and maintain allocated section with precision and consistency
• Assist the Head Chef with menu preparation, special events and bush dining experiences
• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Assist with stock control, food costing and waste reduction within your section
• Contribute positively to a small, close-knit kitchen team
Package
• Market-related salary
• Live-in accommodation and meals provided
• Uniform provided
Interested candidates are invited to apply with an updated CV, contactable references, a food portfolio and a recent head and shoulders photograph.
Should no feedback be received within 7 working days, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.
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