Executive Chef

Staff Connection; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate hotel in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will develop menus, manage kitchen staff, ensure food quality, and maintain compliance with safety regulations. A Diploma in Culinary Art and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a high-end hotel environment are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience as an Executive Chef.
• Experience in an upmarket hotel environment.
• Strong management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Create innovative menus and recipes.
• Manage food quality and presentation.
• Train kitchen staff and control food costs.
• Maintain inventory levels.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary creativity

Menu development

Staff management

Education

Diploma in Culinary Art

Job description

SUMMARY :

Executive Chef Required for a Corporate Hotel in Jo'Burg

POSITION INFO :

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 costsSupervising 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.