Job Summary
?? ??????????? ??????????? is assisting a luxury safari lodge in Kenya in sourcing an exceptional culinary leader to launch and lead the kitchen as ????????? ???? This is a rare pre-opening opportunity to shape the entire culinary direction of a high-end safari camp, from building and mentoring a kitchen team to designing refined, ingredient-driven menus that reflect both global inspiration and local influence. The successful candidate will combine creativity with strong operational structure, delivering a world-class dining experience aligned with the lodge’s positioning at the top end of the market. Working in a remote and iconic safari setting, this role requires a confident leader who can balance innovation with consistency, elevate standards, and create a cohesive, high-performing kitchen culture from the ground up. This opportunity will suit a passionate chef who is ready to create something exceptional in a unique and inspiring environment as Executive Chef. ???????????????? Lead the full pre-opening setup of the kitchen, including recruitment and team structure Develop and implement creative, seasonal, and ingredient-led menus Oversee all food production, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation standards Build; train, and mentor a high-performing kitchen team, including Sous Chefs (pastry and Asian/Indian focus) Implement kitchen systems, SOPs, hygiene, and food safety standards Manage food cost, procurement, stock control, and supplier relationships+ Deliver exceptional guest dining experiences aligned with a luxury safari environment Incorporate fire cooking and local influences into the culinary offering ???????????? Proven experience as an Executive Chef within luxury lodges, hotels, or remote hospitality environments Strong pre-opening experience highly advantageous High-level culinary skills with a focus on refined, ingredient-driven cuisine Strong leadership and team development capability Solid financial acumen including costing, stock control, and budgeting Experience working in remote or logistically challenging environments Creative; adaptable, and passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences ???????????? $3;500 – $4,000 net per month with expat benefits ????????????? / ???????? Full live-in position (accommodation and meals provided) 3 months on | 1 month off ➡️ ?????? ???? – Although we appreciate all CV’s received, we will only reply to those candidates who have the experience our client requires. Thank you for understanding.