Executive Chef: Creative Kitchen Leader & Menu Architect

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Capsicum Culinary Studio in Johannesburg seeks an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen and deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee culinary operations, mentor the team, develop menus, and ensure quality and safety standards align with our brand.

This role requires strong leadership, budget awareness, and a passion for high standards. You will collaborate with hotel partners, manage inventory, and drive creative flair across all service lines to inspire guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing a Kitchen team.
• Excellent technical cooking skills.
• A creative problem-solver with an eye for detail.
• Passionate about creating extraordinary service.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• SA citizen.

Responsibilities

• Our Executive Chefs crave the taste of success and can handle the heat in any kitchen!
• Cooking is the spice of your life, and you will have a passion for food which ensures consistently high standards and a creative flair that showcases ingredients.
• As an integral part of the management team, you will manage budgets and inventory, whilst working proactively to ensure guest satisfaction and the smooth running of the kitchen department.

Skills

Kitchen team management

Technical cooking skills

Creative problem-solving

Guest satisfaction

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

SA citizenship

Job description

Capsicum Culinary Studio in Johannesburg seeks an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen and deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee culinary operations, mentor the team, develop menus, and ensure quality and safety standards align with our brand.

This role requires strong leadership, budget awareness, and a passion for high standards. You will collaborate with hotel partners, manage inventory, and drive creative flair across all service lines to inspire guest satisfaction.