Head Chef | Kitchen Leadership Vacancy in Rosebank

HospitalityandOutdoor; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 446,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitality and Outdoor in Rosebank, Gauteng, invites applications for a dynamic Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This hands-on role demands exceptional culinary standards, strong leadership, and the ability to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage all kitchen operations, oversee food quality and presentation, staff rostering and training, control costs, and ensure health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability in a high‑volume kitchen.
• Strong operational skills and hands‑on leadership style.
• Experience in quality hospitality environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation standards
• Manage kitchen staff, rostering, training and performance
• Control food costs, stock management and waste reduction
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene standards
• Support menu planning, development and implementation
• Proven experience as a Head Chef essential
• Strong kitchen leadership and staff management skills
• Excellent organisational and operational abilities

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Staff training

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor – New Vacancy – Head Chef

Location: Upmarket Restaurant – Rosebank – Gauteng

Starting Date: ASAP

Establishment: Restaurant

An established hospitality operation in Rosebank is seeking a strong and experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen team. This opportunity is suited to a highly organised culinary professional with proven leadership ability, strong operational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional food quality and guest experiences.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, food quality, stock control, staff management, and adherence to health and safety standards. This role requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high culinary standards and effective kitchen administration.

Candidates must demonstrate strong people management skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to lead and motivate a kitchen brigade. Experience within quality hospitality environments, restaurants, hotels, lodges, or fine dining establishments will be highly advantageous.

Job Description & Requirements

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations


• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation standards


• Manage kitchen staff, rostering, training and performance


• Control food costs, stock management and waste reduction


• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene standards


• Support menu planning, development and implementation


• Proven experience as a Head Chef essential


• Strong kitchen leadership and staff management skills


• Excellent organisational and operational abilities


• Stable employment history with contactable references

Package

• Salary: R40 000 – R50 000 per month, depending on experience