Restaurant / Kitchen Manager - Boutique Safari Lodge - Thabazimbi
via Hospitality Jobs Africa · Thabazimbi, Limpopo
- Pay
- Market related
- Type
- Permanent
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Level
- Senior
- Sector
- Hospitality & Catering
- Closes
- in 56 days
- Recruiter
- Hospitality Jobs Africa · All jobs at Hospitality Jobs Africa
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