Executive Kitchen Leader | Creative Culinary Mastery

Phoenix Recruitment Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Protea Hotels by Marriott in Johannesburg Melrose Arch is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and lead the culinary team. You will personally perform tasks while shaping staff performance and ensuring high-quality food across all outlets.

Responsibilities include budget planning, staff development, sanitation compliance, and menu development to delight guests and optimize profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen management team.
• Provide direction for day-to-day operations.
• Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocate sound financial/business decision making; demonstrate honesty/integrity; lead by example.

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

Protea Hotels by Marriott in Johannesburg Melrose Arch is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and lead the culinary team. You will personally perform tasks while shaping staff performance and ensuring high-quality food across all outlets.

Responsibilities include budget planning, staff development, sanitation compliance, and menu development to delight guests and optimize profitability.