Executive Chef - Luxury Safari Lodge - Botswana
Botswana
BWP 40000 - 40001 Monthly
Executive Chef - Luxury Safari Lodge - Botswana
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Our client is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation of a luxury safari lodge in Botswana. This senior opportunity is suited to a creative and commercially astute chef who can combine refined culinary excellence with authentic African hospitality, sustainability and a strong sense of place. If you're searching for Executive Chef Jobs in Botswana, Luxury Safari Lodge Jobs, Executive Chef Jobs in Africa, or Luxury Hospitality Careers, this is an outstanding opportunity to create memorable dining experiences in a remote wilderness environment.
Description
The Executive Chef will be the custodian of the lodge's culinary vision, developing menus that celebrate regional identity, seasonal ingredients and local produce. The role extends beyond kitchen management, requiring a chef who can tell stories through food and create exceptional dining experiences including bush dinners, private dining and interactive guest experiences.
You will lead, mentor and develop the culinary brigade while maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and service. The role also carries significant responsibility for food cost, procurement, stock control, wastage, forecasting and labour efficiency.
Sustainability and responsible sourcing are central to the position, with a focus on local suppliers, ethical procurement, waste reduction and a farm-to-table philosophy.
Minimum Requirements
- Formal Culinary Arts or Food Production qualification from a recognised culinary institution
- Minimum 5 years' experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent within luxury hospitality
- Experience within a luxury safari lodge or boutique luxury property highly advantageous
- Proven ability to train, mentor and develop culinary teams
- Strong creative culinary identity and refined technical skills
- Excellent food cost, stock control and procurement knowledge
- Strong financial, administrative and computer skills
- Experience with sustainable sourcing and waste management
- Exceptional attention to detail and presentation
- Strong guest engagement and communication skills
- Resilient, adaptable and solutions-driven
- Comfortable working in a remote and diverse environment
- Food portfolio required
- Minimum three contactable references
Salary & Benefits
- Net salary: P40,000 per month
- Annual leave: 84 days
- Benefits: Medical Aid
Start Date: As soon as possible for a Motswana candidate. Expatriate start date will be subject to work permit approval.
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