Restaurant / Kitchen Manager - Boutique Safari Lodge - Thabazimbi

Pay

Market related

Type

Permanent

Experience

1–3 years

Level

Senior

Sector

Hospitality & Catering

Closes

in 60 days

Recruiter

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About the role

Our client is seeking a hands-on Restaurant / Kitchen Manager to oversee a small, quality-focused kitchen and dining operation at a boutique safari property near Thabazimbi, Limpopo.

This is not a large brigade or executive kitchen position. We are looking for someone with previous lodge chef experience who understands personalised hospitality, can prepare excellent meals and confidently manage a compact kitchen team.

• Oversee daily kitchen and restaurant operations.
• Lead a small team comprising a chef, kitchen assistant, dishwasher and waiter.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and service standards.
• Assist with cooking and food preparation when required.
• Coordinate menus, meal preparation and guest dining requirements.
• Manage stock, ordering, receiving and food storage.
• Control food costs, portion sizes and wastage.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Train and support kitchen and service staff.
• Coordinate effectively with hospitality management.

What they're looking for

• Previous experience as a Lodge Chef, Kitchen Manager or hands-on Restaurant / Kitchen Manager.
• Experience in a safari lodge or similar hospitality environment preferred.
• Strong practical cooking ability.
• Confident managing a small kitchen operation.
• Good understanding of stock control and food costing.
• Excellent hygiene and organisational standards.
• Flexible, reliable and willing to assist wherever required.
• Comfortable working in a bushveld hospitality environment.

Salary & Position

• Salary: Market Related / Negotiable
• Location: Thabazimbi, Limpopo
• Accommodation: Live-in

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