Executive Head Chef – Luxury Resort Catering Leader

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Accommodation assistance

Professional development

Prestigious resort

Résumé du poste

Placements24 presents a rare opportunity for a Head Chef at a prestigious coastal resort in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead extensive catering operations, craft innovative menus, and guide a talented culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for banquets, weddings, conferences and in-house dining.

The role requires a proven track record in high-volume hospitality, strong menu engineering and cost control, and the ability to uphold strict food safety and guest

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary operations at a high-volume, upscale resort or hospitality setting.
• Strong understanding of menu engineering, cost control and inventory management.
• Proven leadership, team management and communication skills.
• Ability to create and present diverse, innovative menus.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP) and best practices.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all culinary operations for the resort's catering services, ensuring top quality and presentation.
• Develop creative, cost-effective menus highlighting local produce and international influences.
• Lead kitchen staff: recruitment, training, scheduling and performance reviews.
• Control food costs, manage inventory, and ensure efficient ordering.
• Maintain strict health, safety, and sanitation standards in all kitchens.
• Collaborate with management and events teams for seamless catered functions.
• Uphold the resort's culinary reputation and guest satisfaction.
• Continuously innovate menus based on trends and guest feedback.
• Manage kitchen budgets and P&L for the culinary department.

Connaissances

Leadership

Menu engineering

Cost control

Inventory management

Team management

HACCP

Communication

High-volume dining

Formation

Culinary qualifications

Description du poste

Placements24 presents a rare opportunity for a Head Chef at a prestigious coastal resort in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead extensive catering operations, craft innovative menus, and guide a talented culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for banquets, weddings, conferences and in-house dining.

The role requires a proven track record in high-volume hospitality, strong menu engineering and cost control, and the ability to uphold strict food safety and guest