Head Chef — Fine Dining & Menu Innovation

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

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.