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✨ Kendrick Recruitment Presents: A Culinary Leadership Opportunity in the Heart of the Bush ✨ Kendrick Recruitment is on the lookout for a passionate and highly skilled Executive Chef for a prestigious luxury safari lodge in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal. This is an exciting live-in opportunity for a creative culinary professional who is ready to lead from the front, inspire a kitchen team, and deliver unforgettable dining experiences in one of South Africa’s most beautiful bush settings. ??? ? Salary: Negotiable DOE ? Location: Hluhluwe, KZN ? Accommodation: Live-in Position ? Why This Role? A rare opportunity to take full culinary leadership in a luxury safari environment where innovation, precision, and guest experience are at the heart of every plate ? The Role – Where Culinary Art Meets the Wild: This individual will take full responsibility for leading all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, organisation, and food quality across all meal services. They will plan and execute 7-day menus in line with the lodge’s Food Styling Guide, while consistently delivering fresh, creative, and beautifully presented dishes. They will lead, train, and mentor the kitchen brigade, maintaining discipline, professionalism, and a strong service culture. Stock control, ordering, COS management, and kitchen organisation will be key, along with ensuring all equipment, storage areas, and food transport processes meet strict operational standards. A strong focus will be placed on bush dining experiences, including banquets, game drive snacks, picnics, and special dietary requirements – all executed with flair, consistency, and attention to detail. The Executive Chef will also collaborate closely with management, HODs, and suppliers, ensuring seamless communication and operational excellence throughout. ? Who They’re Looking For: They’re seeking a disciplined, creative, and highly organised culinary leader who thrives in a luxury bush environment: ✔ Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a senior kitchen role within high-end hospitality ✔ Strong leadership and team management skills ✔ Exceptional culinary standards with a passion for presentation and flavour ✔ Excellent organisational, planning, and cost control abilities ✔ Strong communicator with a hands-on, proactive approach ✔ Passion for bush dining experiences and guest engagement ✔ Valid unendorsed SA driver’s licence advantageous ? The Bottom Line: If they’re ready to lead a kitchen where every dish tells a story, every service is an experience, and every day brings something new in the wild – this is their moment. ? Ready to take the lead in luxury bush cuisine? Send their CV today! Because in Hluhluwe… food is not just served, it’s experienced. ✨
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