Executive Chef - Sandton

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality company in Johannesburg is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all food production, including menu development and team management. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a 4 or 5-star environment and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 – 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a 4/5 star environment.
• Able to create and cost menus and recipes.
• Must lead a team effectively and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all food production in the restaurant and banqueting.
• Develop and cost menus and maintain food quality standards.
• Manage and oversee team performance.

Skills

Customer service driven

Outstanding communication skills

Hands on problem-solving

Ability to work independently

Great attention to detail

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Matric

Professional Qualification in Culinary Arts

Job description

Job title

Executive Chef - Sandton

Job Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline

November 01, 2025

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Description

The Executive Chef is responsible for all food production in the restaurant, conferences and banqueting, room service and any other food outlets. This includes developing and costing menus, orders and recipe development, while maintaining the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards. The position is primarily concerned with three main functional activities : supervision, food production and administration. The Executive Chef will manage a team beneath him / her.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Professional Qualification in Culinary Arts
• 3 – 5 Years previous Executive Chef experience in a 4 / 5 Start environment
• Able to create and cost menus as well as recipes
• Hands on Problem Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel
• Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
• Great attention to detail
• Presentable / Professional appearance and well spoken
• Team Player who leads by example
• Proactive in approach
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills and ability to delegate effectively
• Think creatively
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