Creative Kitchen Lead: Menu Innovation & Quality

Career Custodians; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Village N Life is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to ensure top-quality food production in a fast‑paced hotel kitchen. You will supervise cooks, maintain HACCP standards, manage stock, and collaborate on menu development to meet seasonal and guest demands.

The role requires reliable leadership, strong communication, and the ability to multitask while maintaining high culinary standards and hospitality service.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Professional Cookery Certificate / Culinary Diploma is essential.

Responsibilities

• Check the quality of raw and cooked food to ensure standards.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Check quantity and quality of received products.
• Order or requisition food and supplies to ensure efficient operation.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen staff.
• Maintain HACCP standards and kitchen hygiene at all times.
• Instruct kitchen staff in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Initiative

Communication

Service orientation

Reliability

Multitasking

Team management

Shift work

Education

Grade 12

Professional Cookery Certificate

Job description

Village N Life is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to ensure top-quality food production in a fast‑paced hotel kitchen. You will supervise cooks, maintain HACCP standards, manage stock, and collaborate on menu development to meet seasonal and guest demands.

The role requires reliable leadership, strong communication, and the ability to multitask while maintaining high culinary standards and hospitality service.