Book Now

Chef – Thornybush Game Lodge

In a Nutshell

The purpose of this role:

As our Chef, you will work with the teams to develop and deliver a world-class dining experience to our guests.

What you will be doing

  • Working with the Head Chef to ensure the kitchen teams are well run and delivering a world-class dining experience.
  • Working with the Head Chef to lead, guide and grow Thornybush Game Lodge kitchen team members.
  • During certain services, you are required to oversee the kitchen operation and ensure all team members deliver as required.
  • You will need to assist the kitchen team with adapting menus to certain dietary requirements.
  • Operationally you will be required to prepare meals with the team.
  • Assisting the Head Chef with overseeing the stock of each kitchen
  • Working with the Lodge managers to ensure our guests’ overall 5* experience.

Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Excellent communicator
  • Results driven
  • Solutions orientated
  • Strong problem-solving kills
  • Ability to make quick but sound decisions.
  • Team player

Technical Skills

  • Excellent Chef across all kitchens (hot, cold and pastry).
  • Ability to adapt meals to the required dietary needs.
  • Conceptual, able to create seasonal menus.
  • Understanding of Health and Safety standards in a kitchen.
  • Understanding how to reduce kitchen waste.
  • Quality Management

Requirements

  • Experience in a similar role (no less than 5 years experience)
  • Experience in working in a 5* lodge
  • Experience with leading a team
  • Relevant culinary qualification
  • Proficient in the English language
  • Clear criminal record

Position Details

Contract type:    Permanent
Site:                           Thornybush Game Lodge (Hoedspruit)
Work Cycle:         6 weeks on : 2 weeks off
Benefits:                Provident
Salary:
                     Cash + 7.5% provident fund contribution

How to apply

We cannot wait to receive your application!
Send your CV to career@thornybush.com with “TGL Chef” in the subject line of your email.
Please do not send any other additional information.

We reserve the right to pause or stop recruiting at any stage.

Apply Now

Please click the button below and complete the form to register your interest in this job. We will contact you with information about availability and documentation required.

Submit your CV

Share on: