Executive Chef

HotelJobs; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Polokwane, Limpopo, invites an experienced Executive Chef to lead our luxury kitchen team at a 5-star boutique hotel.

The successful candidate will craft innovative, seasonal menus, elevate wellness dining trends, coach the kitchen staff, and maintain cost controls to deliver unforgettable guest dining experiences.

This live-out position requires own accommodation and reliable transportation, and you will inspire a dynamic brigade while upholding the highest standards of hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in 5 establishments – essential.
• Culinary degree or certification – essential.
• Strong creative flair with knowledge of modern culinary trends and wellness dining.
• Excellent leadership, training, and communication skills.
• Ability to drive innovation and elevate the culinary brand.
• Strong financial acumen and operational management experience.
• Create innovative, seasonal menus.
• Lead and inspire a dynamic kitchen team.
• Deliver unforgettable guest dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead a luxury kitchen ensuring high-quality guest dining experiences.
• Create innovative, seasonal menus and wellness options.
• Develop and train kitchen staff, maintaining service standards.
• Oversee food costing and budgeting to optimize profitability.
• Drive the culinary brand and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Culinary degree

Leadership

Menu development

Financial acumen

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

NEW VACANCY: EXECUTIVE CHEF

Polokwane - Limpopo

Lead a luxury culinary experience at a 5-star boutique hotel

The Candidate must have:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in 5 establishment – essential
• Must have culinary degree / certification – essential
• Strong creative flair with knowledge of modern culinary trends and wellness dining
• Excellent leadership, training, and communication skills
• Ability to drive innovation and elevate the culinary brand
• Strong financial acumen and operational management experience
• Create innovative, seasonal menus
• Lead and inspire a dynamic kitchen team
• Deliver unforgettable guest dining experiences

What’s on offer:

• Market related and based on experience
• Live out position – so needs to have own accommodation and reliable transportation