Head Chef

Zohorecruit; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 237,000 - 321,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a Head Chef for a luxury hotel in Midrand, Gauteng. You will lead the kitchen, uphold superior culinary standards, and ensure a high-quality dining experience for guests.

Candidates should have proven Head Chef or senior kitchen management experience, strong leadership, and expertise in food costing and menu development. This role offers a demanding, high-end hospitality environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen management role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation and culinary techniques.
• Experience with food costing, stock control and budgets.
• Organisational and communication skills; ability to perform under pressure.
• Relevant culinary qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team and daily operations.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation and service.
• Develop and maintain high culinary standards.
• Plan menus and contribute creative ideas.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, stock, and wastage.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Manage kitchen costs and achieve food cost targets.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Manage rosters and staffing priorities.
• Collaborate with hotel management to ensure guest service.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Kitchen operations

Communication

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Full time | Kendrick Recruitment | South Africa

Posted On 2026/10/07

Job Information

Head / Executive Chef

R25,000

City Midrand

State/Province Gauteng

0002

Job Description

Head Chef | Luxury Hotel | Midrand

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join a prestigious luxury hotel in Midrand, Gauteng .

The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading the kitchen operation, maintaining exceptional culinary standards and ensuring a consistently high-quality dining experience for guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.
  
• Oversee food preparation, presentation and service across the property.
  
• Develop and maintain consistently high culinary standards.
  
• Plan menus and contribute creative ideas to enhance the guest dining experience.
  
• Monitor food quality, portion control, stock levels and wastage.
  
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
  
• Manage kitchen costs and work towards achieving agreed food cost targets.
  
• Train, mentor and develop junior and senior kitchen team members.
  
• Manage kitchen rosters, staffing requirements and daily operational priorities.
  
• Work closely with the hotel management team to ensure excellent overall guest service.
  
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen management position , ideally within a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment.
  
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
  
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation, culinary techniques and kitchen operations.
  
• A creative approach to menu development and presentation.
  
• Strong understanding of food costing, stock control and kitchen budgets.
  
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a high-pressure environment.
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  
• Relevant culinary qualifications would be advantageous.
  

Package

• Property: Luxury Hotel
  

Kendrick Recruitment is looking for a professional who is passionate about culinary excellence and capable of leading a high-performing kitchen team within a luxury hospitality environment.