Head Chef - Luxury Boutique Hotel - Centurion | Lb

HotelJobs; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a strong Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen at a boutique hotel in Centurion.

You will lead a team with focus on structure, consistency and accountability, while delivering excellent standards and controlling costs.

This hands-on leadership role requires level 2 Health & Safety and R638 Food Regulations certifications, with a calm, decisive approach to menu planning and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership to train and develop the current team
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Commercially minded with a focus on cost-effective menu and kitchen planning
• Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene, food safety and operational standards
• Ability to establish structure, systems and discipline within the kitchen

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and team to deliver high standards
• Maintain structure, consistency and accountability in the kitchen
• Control costs while maintaining quality and portion control
• Develop and implement kitchen systems and procedures
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food safety standards

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Organising

Cost Control

Hygiene & Food Safety

Team Training

Education

Level 2 Health & Safety certification

R638 Food Regulations certification

Job description

HEAD CHEF | BOUTIQUE HOTEL | CENTURION, GAUTENG

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a strong, structured and experienced Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen operation at a boutique hotel in Centurion.

Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Salary: Based on experience

This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who can bring structure, consistency and accountability to an existing kitchen team, while maintaining excellent standards without unnecessary costs.

Key Requirements:

• Strong and firm leadership style with the ability to train and develop the current team
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Commercially minded with a focus on cost-effective menu and kitchen planning
• Consistent, reliable and professional approach
• Ability to establish structure, systems and discipline within the kitchen
• Level 2 Health & Safety certification
• R638 Food Regulations certification
• Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene, food safety and operational standards

The ideal candidate will be a calm, organised and decisive leader who can take control of the kitchen, develop the team and deliver consistently without breaking the bank.

Only candidates with the required profile will be considered.