Camp Manager- "Chef Experience"

a luxury four-star lodge located near Musina Limpopo is seeking a versatile high-energy and hands-on Camp Manager with Chef Experience to oversee daily lodge operations and elevate our guest culinary journey.

This live-in role is ideal for a hospitality professional who excels at both high-level guest relations and intimate top-tier culinary preparation.

Position Overview

The Camp Manager / Chef Experience is responsible for creating a seamless warm and unforgettable stay for our international and local guests. You will split your expertise between managing the daily front-of-house housekeeping and hosting duties and personally designing prepping and plating exceptional high-quality meals. You will lead a small dedicated local team ensuring the lodge maintains its four-star standards high ratings and eco-friendly practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Culinary & Kitchen Management ("Chef Experience")

• Menu Design: Plan and execute creative high-quality menus that showcase local South African flavours with a modern international twist (boma dinners bush breakfasts and plated dinners).
  
• Food Preparation: Personally handle the cooking and plating of meals ensuring exceptional presentation taste and dietary accommodation (vegan gluten-free etc.). If and when Required.
  

2. Camp Management & Guest Hosting

• Guest Relations: Act as the primary host welcoming guests upon arrival conducting lodge orientations managing check-ins/check-outs and looking after guest comfort throughout their stay.
  
• Daily Operations: Oversee the daily upkeep of the lodge including front-of-house bar management house-keeping standards and basic maintenance coordination.
  
• Staff Leadership: Supervise train and motivate the kitchen and housekeeping staff fostering a positive and efficient working environment.
  
• Administration: Handle basic daily administration guest billing cash ups and clear communication with the reserve management and reservations team.
  

Requirements

• Requirements & Qualifications
  
  • Experience: Minimum of 35 years of hospitality experience in a similar dual role (Assistant Camp Manager Hosting Chef or Head Chef with strong front-of-house experience) within a 4 or 5-star safari lodge environment.
    
  • Qualifications: Formal culinary arts degree or diploma from a recognised institution is highly advantageous. A hospitality management qualification is a plus.
    
  • Skills: Exceptional cooking skills across diverse cuisines strong financial literacy (stock control/budgeting) and natural charismatic guest hosting abilities.
    
  • Licences: Valid South African drivers licence is essential.
    
  • 
    Attributes: Resilient flexible and fully adapted to the remote bush lifestyle. Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on "lead by example" work ethic.
    
    

Benefits

Job Title: Camp Manager / Chef Experience

Salary Range: R15000 R25000 per month (Negotiable based on experience)

Benefits: Live-in accommodation Discount on Meals- Meals not included

Required Education:

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1