Executive Head Chef — Culinary Innovation & Leadership

Headhunters recruitment; Oos-Kaap; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Our client in the hospitality industry in the Eastern Cape seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen and stewarding operations. The role emphasizes strategic direction, menu development, and strong leadership to drive guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of culinary leadership, a Culinary Arts degree or diploma, HACCP certification, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software. This is a full-time on-site role in the Eastern Cape region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Culinary Arts.
• Certification in Food Safety (HACCP) preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in culinary leadership.

Responsabilités

• Lead kitchen strategy, annual plans, and standards for kitchen and stewarding.
• Develop innovative, diverse menus aligned with guest needs.
• Create standard recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Maintain high food safety standards across storage, prep and disposal.
• Collaborate with stewarding on cleaning schedules and hygiene.
• Oversee procurement and sustainable sourcing where possible.
• Manage food costs and forecast guest numbers for orders.
• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Monitor staff performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare annual department budgets and CAPEX/OPEX proposals.

Connaissances

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Budgeting

Staff coaching

Formation

Culinary Arts degree/diploma

Outils

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Description du poste

Our client in the hospitality industry in the Eastern Cape seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen and stewarding operations. The role emphasizes strategic direction, menu development, and strong leadership to drive guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of culinary leadership, a Culinary Arts degree or diploma, HACCP certification, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software. This is a full-time on-site role in the Eastern Cape region.