Head Chef Fine Dining

Therapy Restaurant; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A fine dining establishment in Cape Town is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and manage a team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in culinary arts, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of food safety regulations. This full-time role demands excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on quality and presentation. Flexibility for extended hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in culinary arts, menu development, and food presentation.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing kitchen staff and operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and inventory management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and manage a team of kitchen staff.
• Plan and create menus.
• Ensure quality and presentation of dishes meet the highest standards.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards and manage inventory.
• Collaborate with management to enhance the customer experience.

Skills

Culinary arts

Menu development

Food presentation

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Culinary certification or equivalent

Job description

Head Chef – Fine Dining

Full-time on-site role located in Centurion.

Responsibilities

Oversee kitchen operations, manage a team of kitchen staff, plan and create menus.

Ensure quality and presentation of dishes meet the highest standards.

Maintain food safety and hygiene standards and manage inventory.

Collaborate with management to enhance the customer experience.

Qualifications

Proven expertise in culinary arts, menu development, and food presentation.

Strong leadership skills with experience managing kitchen staff and operations.

Knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and inventory management.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Culinary certification or equivalent; prior experience in fine dining is preferred.

Flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends and evenings.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Restaurants