Kitchen Manager

Hospitality and Outdoor- New Vacancy- Kitchen Manager Luxury Safari Lodge- Klerksdorp Area, NW Strong, Dynamic Kitchen Manager needed for this beautiful safari lodge. A proven track record in chef management and a strong background in Kitchen administration is needed to excel in this role. Requirements Minimum of 2 Years previous senior chef experience in a 4/5* Safari Lodge Environment in a remote setting (Essential) Valid drivers license with own transport Essential. Strong Management and Admin skills- this is a BOH job in the kitchen with emphasis on admin, not cheffing, however if needed you will be able to help with service. Food Hygiene and professional cooking qualifications Provides Strong Support to the Exec Chef and the kitchen staff. Excellent plating standards- attention to detail, making sure every plate is up to standard for guests. Knowledgeable of all dietary and religious requirements Good knowledge of creating, implementing, and maintaining written control documents and training manuals Excellent knowledge and understanding of stock procedures and control- ensures wastage is kept to a minimum Strong Admin and Financial Acumen- Excellent knowledge of planning, budgeting, and departmental administration- ensure the kitchen is well planned and catered for with no unplanned shortages within budget Excellent HR Skills- Control all staff rosters, discipline and procedures Daily maintenance and cleaning schedules for kitchen equipment, any general maintenance experience is beneficial Organizing preventative maintenance or replacements as needed- making sure all equipment is in tip top shape. Coordinating and Supervising restaurant kitchen staff to food and safety standards Supervise food prep and cooking- help running the pass if need be. Mature, responsible well-presented individual who can problem solve and are of sober habits Great team player who can work well under pressure Very Organized and detail-oriented in their admin work Hands on, running shifts- setting an example from the front line Excellent people skills in terms of managing staff and interacting with guests Computer Literate (Word, Excel, Innkeeper beneficial) A sober hard working individual Description Systemize and streamline the kitchen administration – ordering stock, food preparation and presentation, timely delivery, wastage reduction, hygiene, budget control from receiving to execution Maintain and go above the established standards of food hygiene, cleaning and food handling to maintain impeccable quality within the kitchen, which meet current standards of legislation and compliance. Proven record of managing staff emphatically and establishes a positive and co-operative atmosphere between employees Implement, monitor, and maintain constant communication between the Kitchen, Management and Front of House staff. Package on offer Salary: R15 000 per month Accommodation (no pets/dependents) Company benefits Starting Date: ASAP

Location: Klerksdorp, North West, ZA

Posted Date: 10/21/2025