Executive Chef

Hospitality and Outdoor – Executive Chef Luxury Lodge - Botswana Requirements • Diploma/Degree in the Culinary Arts or similar-Essential • At least 3 years previous Executive Chef experience • Good organisational and lateral thinking ability with initiative • Proficiency in the English language both written and verbal, and basic Setswana would be an advantage • Standard of work must exceed that of the lodge and adhere to World Class Hospitality and Service Standards • African experience and knowledge a must especially in a remote setting • Food Hygiene and professional cooking qualifications • Ability to co-ordinate the kitchen team to produce menus and food items with attention to detail, and high standards of presentation • Good understanding of Food and Beverage trends • Knowledgeable of all dietary and religious requirements • A passion for creating fabulous food • Be honest, have good integrity, proactive and driven with career ambition • Must be computer literate Responsibilities • Administration – cost management, ordering and purchasing, supplier relationships, stocktaking, reporting, kitchen rosters and schedules • Food Safety and Hygiene – maintain hygiene standards at all times, correct storage, preventative maintenance, stock control and rotation, food vehicles and containers to be kept spotless, proper grooming and hygiene standards of staff, kitchen traffic control • Menu Planning and Execution – 4-day menu set to Food Styling Guide and approved by company fundi, review staff levels for operational needs, menu development, procurement coordination, wastage control, chef training, bush banqueting, up to date with current food trends • Staff Management – be a role model, good discipline and fair treatment of staff, train and develop, create positive work environment, provide direction and guidance to subordinates, delegate as appropriate, ensure staff attend training workshops and exchanges • Guest Delight – good interaction with guests, Food Fundis and other company Chefs, creative bush banqueting, respond to and handle guest problems and complaints, enhance guest experience, personal contact with guests Package on offer • Salary is market related • Live in Start date: ASAP

Location: Okavango Delta, Rest of Africa, ZA

Posted Date: 10/20/2025