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Executive Chef at Kontak Recruitment

Kontak Recruitment
Full-time
On-site

In this extraordinary environment, the wilderness sets the stage … but gastronomy steals the show.
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Chef with refined fine-dining expertise and proven remote-kitchen production experience to lead a world-class culinary vision in the heart of the Kalahari.
This is not a city restaurant role.
This is logistics, creativity, discipline, and innovation, far from suppliers, yet deeply connected to nature.


What You'll Curate


Epic, story-driven gastronomic experiences under African skies
Menus shaped by local produce, seasonal availability, and place-based inspiration
Fire, flavour, texture, and theatre woven into every dish
A culinary identity rooted in sustainability, authenticity, and the wild


What We're Looking For


Proven leadership experience in fine-dining or luxury hospitality
Strong background in remote lodge kitchens or off-grid culinary operations
Exceptional food cost control and gross profit management
Wastage reduction strategies and intelligent stock optimisation
Menu engineering that balances profitability with uncompromising luxury
Strong team leadership, brigade development, and mentorship capability
Calm, precise, solutions-driven approach under pressure