Executive Chef

Perfect Placement Recruitment; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 312,480 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Placement Recruitment is looking for an Executive Chef in Polokwane. The role includes overseeing culinary operations, leading and training kitchen staff, menu planning, maintaining food quality, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, extensive culinary experience, and a passion for innovative cuisine. The salary for this position is R28,000 – R35,000 CTC per month.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, creativity, and organizational skills.
• Extensive culinary experience required.
• Passion for innovative cuisine is essential.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the culinary operations of the hotel.
• Responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen management.
• Lead and train kitchen staff.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with other departments for memorable dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Culinary Experience

Management of Kitchen Operations

Food Quality Maintenance

Knowledge of Health Regulations

Job description

Job Title

Executive Chef

Location

Polokwane

Salary

R28,000 – R35,000 CTC per month

Job Duties

• Oversee the culinary operations of the hotel
• Responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen management
• Lead and train kitchen staff
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations
• Collaborate with other departments to create memorable dining experiences for a la carte guests
• Assist with special events, conferences, and themed dinners
• Manage budgets and inventory control

Requirements

• Strong leadership, creativity, and organizational skills
• Extensive culinary experience
• Passion for innovative cuisine
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively
• Experience maintaining food quality and presentation standards
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations