Bushwise

Head Chef

Bushwise  •  Clanwilliam, ZA (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description


Job Title: Head Chef / Kitchen Manager (Live-In, Remote Boutique Property)

About the Role

We are seeking a young, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Head Chef to take full ownership of our kitchen operations. This is an incredible opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to step up, showcase their creativity, and manage a complete daily food service in a beautiful, remote setting.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality breakfast and lunch menus, alongside a curated, set-menu style dinner service. Beyond cooking, you will run the kitchen as a business, managing everything from inventory to financial cost controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Daily Service:

    Hands-on preparation and execution of breakfast, lunch, and a high-quality set-menu dinner.

  • Financial Management:

    Overseeing kitchen costing, maintaining strict food cost percentages, and implementing cost controls.

  • Stock & Purchasing:

    Managing inventory, stock rotation, ordering, and supplier relations, keeping remote logistics in mind.

  • Menu Development:

    Keeping menus fresh, exciting, and optimized for seasonal availability.

  • Hygiene & Safety:

    Maintaining exceptionally high standards of kitchen cleanliness and food safety.


Requirements


Requirements & Qualifications

  • Education:

    Formal culinary arts qualification or relevant tertiary training.

  • Experience:

    Proven track record working in a professional kitchen, with essential experience operating in a
    remote or wilderness location

    .

  • Logistics:

    Valid driver’s license and your own reliable vehicle (non-negotiable due to location).

  • Attributes:

    Enthusiastic, self-motivated, financially minded, and able to work independently under minimal supervision.


Benefits


Benefits & Package

  • Competitive salary of R20,000 – R25,000 pm based on experience.

  • Comfortable live-in accommodation provided on-site.

  • All meals provided while on duty.

  • Favourable 3-week on / 1-week off work rotation.

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Bushwise

About Bushwise

Your wild career starts OUT HERE!

At Bushwise, we offer professional safari, wildlife, and conservation courses designed to turn your passion for the wild into a thriving career.

We provide world-class training, real-world experience and 360-degree recruitment support to ensure you land your dream job!

🐾 97% employment rate

🐾 Only Bushwise trains to NQF4

🐾 Employment guarantee

🐾 Exclusive IFGA Southern Africa provider

🐾 Award-winning trainers

🐾 Trusted for 20+ years

*Bushwise Foundation Grants are available to cover up to 40% of course fees.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Hoedspruit, ZA
Year Founded
2006
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