Head Chef — Boutique Hotel Kitchen Leader, Structure & Cost

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Centurion

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 600,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a strong, structured and experienced Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen operation at a boutique hotel in Centurion. The ideal candidate will lead a small team, deliver consistent high standards, manage costs, ensure compliance with health and safety, and drive menu planning and culinary excellence without unnecessary overspend.

This hands-on leadership role requires calm decision-making, a proactive approach to training, and the ability to implement

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership to train and develop kitchen staff.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.
  • Commercial focus on cost-effective menus and kitchen planning.
  • Calm, organised, decisive leadership to maintain standards.
  • Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and food safety practices.
  • Level 2 Health & Safety certification and R638 Food Regulations certification.
  • Ability to establish structure, systems and discipline in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of kitchen operations for the boutique hotel.
  • Lead and develop the existing kitchen team to deliver high standards.
  • Maintain costs while ensuring quality and consistency across menus.
  • Implement structure, systems and discipline to optimise daily operations.

Skills

Leadership
Planning
Organisational skills
Cost control
Hygiene & food safety
Team training
Decisive leadership

Education

Level 2 Health & Safety certification
R638 Food Regulations certification

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a strong, structured and experienced Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen operation at a boutique hotel in Centurion. The ideal candidate will lead a small team, deliver consistent high standards, manage costs, ensure compliance with health and safety, and drive menu planning and culinary excellence without unnecessary overspend.

This hands-on leadership role requires calm decision-making, a proactive approach to training, and the ability to implement

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