Head Chef: Culinary Leadership & Menu Innovation

Dream Hotels & Resorts; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel chain in Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their culinary team. You will be responsible for menu development, maintaining food quality standards, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a similar role and a culinary science background. Join us to create innovative dishes and provide exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience running a kitchen as a head chef in a 3-star environment.
• Proven track record in kitchen management and food development experience.
• Strong understanding of team dynamics and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to keep up with cooking trends and best practices worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative and appealing menus that align with the culinary vision.
• Lead and manage the kitchen staff, including chefs and assistants.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Manage food costs through efficient menu planning and inventory control.
• Train and develop kitchen staff to enhance their skills and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with food suppliers.
• Introduce new dishes and culinary techniques.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff for a seamless dining experience.
• Contribute to event planning and catering services.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
• Oversee kitchen inventory management.

Skills

Menu Development

Kitchen Management

Food Quality and Presentation

Cost Control

Staff Training and Development

Health and Safety Compliance

Supplier Relations

Creativity and Innovation

Customer Satisfaction

Event Planning and Catering

Inventory Management

Education

Culinary science or related certificate

Tools

Restaurant management software

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

A prestigious hotel chain in Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their culinary team. You will be responsible for menu development, maintaining food quality standards, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a similar role and a culinary science background. Join us to create innovative dishes and provide exceptional dining experiences for our guests.