Executive Chef

Speedy Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lifestyle brand seeks an Executive Chef in Hyde Park, South Africa. The ideal candidate will develop menus, manage kitchen operations, and ensure quality food presentation. Responsibilities include overseeing staff, ingredient sourcing, inventory maintenance, and adhering to health standards. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience and relevant culinary qualifications. This full-time position requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Chef in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing menus and overseeing daily kitchen operations.
• Ensuring food quality and presentation.
• Managing kitchen staff and procuring ingredients.
• Maintaining inventory and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Budgeting and cost control to enhance customer satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Menu Development

Food Preparation

Kitchen Management

Leadership

Ingredient Sourcing

Inventory Management

Cost Control

Food Safety

Sanitation Standards

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

Relevant Culinary Degree or Certification

Job description

Company Description

An exciting opportunity exists for an Executive chef in Hyde Park for an International brand Cafe within the luxury lifestyle industry.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Executive Chef located in Hyde Park Sandton.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for developing menus, overseeing daily kitchen operations, and ensuring food quality and presentation.

The role includes managing kitchen staff, procuring ingredients, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The Executive Chef will also be responsible for budgeting, cost control, and enhancing customer satisfaction by delivering exemplary culinary experiences.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts, Menu Development, and Food Preparation skills
• Experience in Kitchen Management and Leadership roles
• Knowledge of Ingredient Sourcing, Inventory Management, and Cost Control
• Understanding of Food Safety and Sanitation Standards
• Excellent Organizational and Time Management skills
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Chef in a similar environment
• Relevant Culinary Degree or Certification