Head Chef

Kendrick Recruitment; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment invites applications for an experienced Head Chef in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, to join a luxury boutique hotel. You will lead daily kitchen operations, curate menus that reflect the property's quality, and ensure exceptional guest dining experiences.

This role requires strong leadership, kitchen management, cost control, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining top hygiene and safety standards; you'll develop the team, monitor portions and presentation,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef within a luxury hotel or fine-dining establishment.
• Strong leadership, communication and kitchen management skills.
• Excellent menu planning and culinary expertise.
• Sound knowledge of food costing, stock control and budgeting.
• The ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards.
• A passion for quality, creativity and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain exceptional culinary standards.
• Create innovative menus that reflect the hotel's quality and style.
• Manage food costing, stock control and kitchen budgets.
• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently while controlling costs.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Culinary excellence

Communication

Pressure handling

Job description

Head Chef | Plettenberg Bay, WC | Luxury Boutique Hotel

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef for a luxury boutique hotel in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain exceptional culinary standards.
• Create innovative menus that reflect the hotel's quality and style.
• Manage food costing, stock control and kitchen budgets.
• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently while controlling costs.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef within a luxury hotel or fine-dining establishment.
• Strong leadership, communication and kitchen management skills.
• Excellent menu planning and culinary expertise.
• Sound knowledge of food costing, stock control and budgeting.
• The ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards.
• A passion for quality, creativity and guest satisfaction.

Salary: R30,000 – R40,000 per month, depending on experience.