Head Chef

Oxford Healthcare Retreat; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Healthcare Retreat in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Chef to join our boutique wellness venue. You will plan and direct food preparation, develop menus, and ensure dietary requirements are met while delivering high-quality dishes.

You will lead kitchen staff, manage shifts, monitor costs, and maintain strict food safety and cleanliness standards. The role requires creativity, leadership, and a passion for exceptional culinary experiences.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification or relevant certification.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Proven experience as a Chef and leadership of a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Order stock and manage kitchen inventory.
• Create new menus and plan meals.
• Prepare healthy, high-quality dishes.
• Oversee kitchen staff and shifts.
• Ensure food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Work weekends and provide team support.

Skills

Food safety

Leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Food presentation

Communication

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Company Description

Oxford Healthcare Retreat is a boutique guesthouse and wellness retreat located in Melrose, Johannesburg. With a focus on promoting stress detox and overall wellness, the retreat offers overnight stays and curated packages designed to enhance energy levels, improve relationships, and support physical and mental well-being. Our programs empower guests to better manage the demands of work, family, and daily life. The serene and nurturing environment at Oxford Healthcare Retreat provides a space to rejuvenate and achieve balance.

Role Description

Join our client’s team as a Chef! Mid Career level position in Hospitality & Catering sector. Permanent role based in JHB-Northern Suburbs.

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
• Creating delicious healthy meals timeously
• 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!