Head Chef

Career Pathfinders; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hotel in Polokwane is seeking an experienced Head Chef to oversee all culinary operations, develop menus, and manage a kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as a Head Chef in a 5-star environment and fine dining experience. This role emphasizes food safety standards, cost control, and staff management within a high-quality dining framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a head chef position in a 5-star environment.
• Fine dining experience absolutely essential.
• Experience in managing a la carte and banqueting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations within the establishment.
• Develop menus and manage kitchen staff.
• Maintain food safety standards and control costs.

Skills

Menu development

Team management

Food safety standards

Cost control

Fine Dining experience

Job description

Head Chef. Award winning 5

• Boutique Hotel - Polokwane. We are looking for a strong Executive Chef to train and motivate kitchen staff members, We are looking for an Executive Chef that will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations within the establishment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food and exceptional dining experiences. Will be responsible to develop menus, manage kitchen staff, maintain food safety standards, and control costs, all while upholding the restaurants or hotel's brand standards. Minimum of 3 years experience in a head chef position in a 5 star environment. Fine Dining experience absolutely essential Manage the a la carte and banqueting pass on a daily basis, Design and Implement recipes, Daily meetings and handovers with staff, Staff rostering, Maintain and achieve food costing targets. Maintain and implement hygiene standards. Under take monthly stock takes. Running and control of the hotel breakfasts. Please Note - While all applications are valuable, we'll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client's requirements.