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Head Chef

Port Shepstone, Kwazulu Natal, South AfricaFull-time18k2026-09-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Leading kitchen operations, menu development, and food quality for a 5-star boutique lodge serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events.

Role type

Head Chef

Builds

Fine dining meals, bistro lunches, bush picnics, and high teas for lodge guests and event attendees.

Domain

Hospitality / Fine Dining

Required skills

Menu planning, food costing, kitchen staff management, food safety and quality control, inventory management, equipment maintenance, wine pairing knowledge, nutrition and dietary restrictions management, field-to-fork sourcing.

Preferred skills

Pastry and baking experience, locally sourced ingredient utilization.

Responsibilities

Develop and cost menus, oversee food preparation and quality control, manage and train junior chefs, maintain kitchen policies and stock control, plan daily meals for various service types.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC