Executive Head Chef – Luxury 5-Star Hotel Leader

PTY; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in South Africa is seeking an experienced Executive Head Chef to lead their culinary team. The successful candidate will manage kitchen operations, create innovative menus, and ensure high-quality dining experiences for guests. With a minimum of 10 years in a senior chef role within a luxury environment, candidates must possess strong operational skills and excellent team leadership abilities. The role demands a commitment to quality and creativity, along with effective training of kitchen staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years previous senior chef experience in a luxury hotel.
• Excellent guest relations skills.
• Good knowledge of planning, budgeting, and kitchen administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and team during service.
• Implement innovative dishes and maintain food quality standards.
• Training and coaching team members for skill development.

Skills

Creativity

Guest relations skills

Budget management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team training and development

Education

Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A luxury hotel in South Africa is seeking an experienced Executive Head Chef to lead their culinary team. The successful candidate will manage kitchen operations, create innovative menus, and ensure high-quality dining experiences for guests. With a minimum of 10 years in a senior chef role within a luxury environment, candidates must possess strong operational skills and excellent team leadership abilities. The role demands a commitment to quality and creativity, along with effective training of kitchen staff.