Executive Kitchen Leader: Creative Menus & Team Mastery

Kerrykopp; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique hotel in Pietermaritzburg seeks an energetic and creative Head Chef. The successful candidate will design innovative menus, oversee kitchen operations, and manage staff to deliver high-quality culinary experiences for exclusive events. Extensive culinary experience and strong leadership skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic kitchen environment focused on quality and creativity.

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary experience, ideally as a sous chef.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Creativity and passion for food.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and food production.
• Design and develop the menu with new dishes.
• Manage hiring, training, and scheduling of kitchen staff.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory and manage vendor relationships.
• Control kitchen costs and budgets.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership skills

Creativity in cooking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

A leading boutique hotel in Pietermaritzburg seeks an energetic and creative Head Chef. The successful candidate will design innovative menus, oversee kitchen operations, and manage staff to deliver high-quality culinary experiences for exclusive events. Extensive culinary experience and strong leadership skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic kitchen environment focused on quality and creativity.