Executive Chef - Luxury Dining & Banquets (Flexible Hours)

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd; Lephalale; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd seeks an experienced Executive Chef for a luxury hotel, lodge, resort, or fine dining setting in Limpopo. You will lead multiple dining outlets, oversee menu development, food cost control, and staff scheduling while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in senior culinary management, strong leadership, budgeting skills, and a hands-on approach to kitchen operations in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution.
• Experience managing large kitchen brigades in luxury settings.
• Proven senior culinary management experience in hotels, lodges, resorts, or fine dining.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Menu development

Organisation

Problem-solving

Staff management

Attention to detail

Guest experience

Pressure handling

Education

Culinary arts diploma/degree

Formal culinary qualification

Food safety/HACCP certification

Tools

Hospitality POS systems

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd seeks an experienced Executive Chef for a luxury hotel, lodge, resort, or fine dining setting in Limpopo. You will lead multiple dining outlets, oversee menu development, food cost control, and staff scheduling while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in senior culinary management, strong leadership, budgeting skills, and a hands-on approach to kitchen operations in demanding environments.