Executive Chef: Fine Dining Innovator & Team Leader

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Staff meals

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Chef for a prestigious fine dining establishment in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will lead the culinary team, oversee menu development, food costing, and inventory, while upholding the highest standards of quality and presentation.

The successful candidate will bring proven leadership, creative flair, and deep knowledge of global culinary trends, with a passion for sourcing premium ingredients and delivering an unparalleled dining experience in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a kitchen in fine dining.
• Expertise in menu planning, costing, and control of portions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize innovative, high-quality menus for a fine dining concept.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations including prep, cooking and plating.
• Lead, mentor and train kitchen staff to maintain standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering and receiving of F&B supplies.
• Ensure HACCP and sanitation compliance across the kitchen.
• Control food costs and optimize profitability without compromising quality.
• Collaborate on menu engineering, promotions and events.
• Maintain consistent quality across all dishes.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and safe working conditions.
• Stay abreast of culinary trends and incorporate them.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food costing

HACCP knowledge

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Chef for a prestigious fine dining establishment in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will lead the culinary team, oversee menu development, food costing, and inventory, while upholding the highest standards of quality and presentation.

The successful candidate will bring proven leadership, creative flair, and deep knowledge of global culinary trends, with a passion for sourcing premium ingredients and delivering an unparalleled dining experience in a fast-paced setting.