Head Chef I Farm Style, countryside dining

Extraordinary Solutions; Muldersdrift; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dining venue in the Gauteng Countryside is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and elevate dining experiences. The candidate will create menus with a farm-to-table approach, manage a diverse team, and ensure high-quality food execution for various dining formats. This role offers the opportunity for professional growth in a creative and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh, simple, ingredient-driven food.
• Ability to work across different dining formats.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and guide a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple outlets.
• Drive menu development with a seasonal approach.
• Manage and mentor a diverse kitchen team.

Skills

Fresh, simple, ingredient-driven food

Cross-dining format experience

Leadership and team management

Ability to work under pressure

Creative mindset

Cost control and kitchen operations

Job description

Head Chef

Farm-Style Dining & Experiential Venue | Gauteng Countryside

Not your typical kitchen. Not your typical role.

Set within a beautiful, nature-driven, multi-experience venue, this is a space where food, creativity, and experience come together — from relaxed café dining to elevated, shared-table moments and large-scale events.

We’re looking for a Head Chef who can lead, create, and grow — someone who understands that food here is not just about the plate, but about the entire experience.

The Opportunity

This is more than a Head Chef role.

• You will step into a kitchen with strong foundations and real potential, with the opportunity to:Shape menus across multiple dining styles
• Bring a farm-to-table, seasonal mindset to life
• Develop your team and build a strong kitchen culture
• Contribute to the growth and evolution of the offering
• Be part of a venue that is constantly evolving creatively

This is a role for someone who wants to grow into something bigger.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple outlets
• Drive menu development with a seasonal, produce-led approachMaintain consistency, quality, and speed across all service styles
• Manage and mentor a diverse kitchen teamOversee stock, cost control, and supplier relationships
• Execute high-volume service as well as events and functions
• Ensure strong collaboration between kitchen and front of house

What You Bring

• A passion for fresh, simple, ingredient-driven food
• Ability to work across different dining formats — from casual to more refined experiences
• Strong leadership with the ability to manage, guide, and hold a team accountable
• Calm under pressure — able to deliver during both service and events
• A creative mindset with the ability to evolve menus and concepts
• Solid understanding of cost control and kitchen operations

What Success Looks Like

• Food that is consistent, fresh, and aligned to the environment
• A kitchen team that is motivated, structured, and performing
• Smooth execution across café, terrace, and event offerings
• Menus that evolve seasonally and keep guests coming back
• Strong cost control without compromising quality