Head Chef

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd seeks an experienced Executive Chef/Senior Sous Chef for a luxury/fine dining setting in South Africa. The candidate will lead a high-end kitchen, drive culinary innovation, and ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.

A strong track record in menu development, cost control, and team leadership is essential. Ideal applicants are hands-on leaders, capable of building a renowned restaurant brand, and thriving in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Must currently reside in South Africa.
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Previous experience within a luxury hotel, boutique hotel, or fine dining environment preferred.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent understanding of food costing, stock control, receiving procedures, invoice checking, kitchen administration, and supplier management.
• Strong menu development and culinary innovation skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Passion for food, hospitality, and guest satisfaction.
• Professional appearance and strong work ethic.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Menu development

Culinary innovation

Organisational skills

Communication

Pressure management

Hospitality focus

Professional appearance

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Must currently reside in South Africa
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef
• Previous experience within a luxury hotel, boutique hotel, or fine dining environment preferred
• Strong leadership and people management abilities
• Excellent understanding of:
• Food costing
• Stock control
• Receiving procedures
• Invoice checking
• Kitchen administration
• Supplier management
• Strong menu development and culinary innovation skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Passion for food, hospitality, and guest satisfaction
• Professional appearance and strong work ethic

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate should be:

• Driven and ambitious
• Passionate about building and growing a restaurant brand
• Creative and innovative in their culinary approach
• Hands-on and operationally strongMotivated to take ownership of the kitchen and restaurant
• Focused on elevating the dining experience and reputation of the establishment
• A natural leader with strong team-building abilities

Career-driven and eager to grow within the hospitality industry