Head Chef

HEAD CHEF
Location: Komatipoort, Mpumalanga
Position Type: Full-Time | Live-Out Position
Start Date: ASAP

My Client is looking for a strong, experienced, and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our newly developed fire-focused restaurant overlooking the Crocodile River on the border of the Kruger National Park.

This is a unique opportunity for a chef who is passionate about:

• Live-fire cooking
• Modern South African cuisine
• Lodge and destination dining
• Team leadership and kitchen systems
• Creating memorable guest experiences in a luxury bush environment

ABOUT THE RESTAURANT

The Restaurant is a premium bush dining experience focused on:

• Fire-driven cooking techniques
• Elevated South African flavours
• Seasonal produce
• Open-fire and charcoal cooking
• High-quality plated service
• Boutique events and experiential dining
• The restaurant forms part of a growing hospitality operation with strong long-term potential.

HEAD CHEF
Location: Komatipoort, Mpumalanga
Position Type: Full-Time | Live-Out Position
Start Date: ASAP

My Client is looking for a strong, experienced, and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our newly developed fire-focused restaurant overlooking the Crocodile River on the border of the Kruger National Park.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full kitchen management and leadership
• Menu implementation and daily service execution
• Managing food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Staff training and kitchen discipline
• Stock control, ordering, and food cost management
• Maintaining hygiene and HACCP standards
• Managing prep systems, SOP implementation, and service flow
• Working closely with ownership and management on operational growth
• Assisting with menu development and seasonal changes
• Leading both à la carte and event/service operations

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong leadership ability
• Is calm under pressure
• Has excellent organisational skills
• Has experience in high-end restaurants, lodges, or luxury hospitality
• Understands modern plating and premium service standards
• Has experience with open-fire cooking or charcoal grilling
• Is hands-on and willing to build and mentor a team
• Has strong administrative and stock control abilities
• Is passionate about hospitality and guest experience