Head Chef

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Health Centre is seeking a skilled Chef to lead a small kitchen team, plan and direct food prep, and develop exciting menus while ensuring dietary requirements are met and high presentation standards are maintained.

The role requires strong leadership, a passion for culinary excellence, and the ability to work shifts and weekends in a busy, exclusive establishment.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification or relevant certification.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of food allergies.
• Have managed a team.
• Proven experience as a Chef.
• Demonstrates passion for delivering culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Order stock and manage inventory.
• Manage the kitchen and oversee staff.
• Create new menus and ensure high presentation.
• Cost and monitor stock costs.
• Pre-preparation of meals.
• Maintain highest food safety and quality standards.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and dining area.
• Work shifts and weekends.
• Collaborate with team to cover all areas.

Skills

Leadership

Menu creation

Food safety

Communication

Allergy knowledge

Team management

Stock control

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Oxford Health Centre is Hiring

POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a skilled Chef to join our small team at an exclusive establishment. As a Chef, you will be responsible for planning and directing food preparation, creating new and exciting menus, following specific dietary requirements, paying attention to presentation of food, delivering high quality dishes and managing kitchen staff. This role requires a creative flair, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order stock
• Managing the kitchen
• Ability to create new menus
• Cost and monitor stock costs
• Pre preparation of meals
• Oversee and manage kitchen staff
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ensuring cleanliness at the highest level of both the kitchen and dining area.
• Ability to work shifts and weekends
• Work in a team and willing to help in all areas.
• Own transport

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification or relevant certification
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge of food allergies
• Have managed a team
• Proven experience as a Chef
• If you are a passionate Chef looking to showcase your culinary talents in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!