Head Chef | 5★ Hotel Kitchen Leader & Cost Control

JVR Software; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 446,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Western Cape is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a 5-star hotel or fine dining setting. You will ensure exceptional culinary quality, manage staff, and uphold service standards under pressure.

The successful candidate will have proven leadership, strong kitchen management and cost-control skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef in a 5-star hotel or fine dining.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen management and food costing.
• Ability to lead a busy kitchen and maintain service standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high culinary and service standards in a demanding setting.
• Manage kitchen staff, training and scheduling to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor food cost, portion control and inventory levels.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food costing

Inventory control

MS Office & POS

High pace environment

Tools

MS Office

POS software

Job description

HotelJobs in Western Cape is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a 5-star hotel or fine dining setting. You will ensure exceptional culinary quality, manage staff, and uphold service standards under pressure.

The successful candidate will have proven leadership, strong kitchen management and cost-control skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain guest satisfaction.