Executive Chef | High-Volume Hotel Kitchen Leader

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at a high-volume hotel in Johannesburg. This role requires a seasoned kitchen leader with 5-7 years of hotel or high-volume kitchen experience. The Executive Chef will drive menu innovation, maintain compliance with safety regulations, and manage a team of chefs to deliver high-quality dishes. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a culinary diploma. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in hotel or high-volume kitchen operations.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior role (Sous Chef, Head Chef, Executive Chef).
• Strong stock, supplier, and financial management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full kitchen brigade across all outlets.
• Oversee daily production, quality control, standards, and service readiness.
• Drive menu innovation and elevate food standards.

Skills

Menu creation

HACCP knowledge

Leadership skills

High-volume kitchen operations

Education

Culinary Diploma or Professional Cookery qualification

Job description

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at a high-volume hotel in Johannesburg. This role requires a seasoned kitchen leader with 5-7 years of hotel or high-volume kitchen experience. The Executive Chef will drive menu innovation, maintain compliance with safety regulations, and manage a team of chefs to deliver high-quality dishes. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a culinary diploma. Competitive salary and benefits offered.