Executive Chef

Staff Connection; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for menu innovation, food quality management, and staff training within a prestigious hotel environment. This role requires strong leadership skills and extensive culinary experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience as an Executive Chef in an upmarket hotel environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experienced in banqueting, events, and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations of the kitchen and staff management.
• Creating innovative menus and ensuring high food quality.
• Controlling food costs and maintaining inventory levels.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Menu Development

Food Quality Control

Inventory Management

Education

Diploma in Culinary Art

Job description

We are seeking an experienced local Executive Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, creating innovative menus, managing food quality and presentation, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

The Executive Chef will also be in charge of training kitchen staff, controlling food costs, and maintaining inventory levels. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Developing menus and creating new recipes
• Managing kitchen staff and assigning duties
• Ensuring food quality and presentation meet high standards
• Monitoring and controlling food costs
• Supervising kitchen operations and maintaining cleanliness
• Experienced in banqueting, events and conferences
• Staff management
• Stock management

We are looking for Chefs with a Diploma in Culinary Art, minimum 7yrs experience as an Exec Chef within an upmarket hotel environment.