Head Chef | Luxury Hotel | Midrand, Gauteng | Lb

HotelJobs; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 237,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-out position

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a prestigious luxury hotel in Midrand, Gauteng. You will oversee all food preparation, presentation and service, ensuring consistently high dining standards for guests.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary excellence and a creative approach to menu development. You will manage costs, stock, and compliance with food safety regulations, while mentoring a skilled kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef or senior kitchen manager in luxury hospitality.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Creative approach to menu development and presentation.
• Understanding of food costing and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team and daily operations.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation and service across the property.
• Develop and maintain high culinary standards.
• Plan menus and contribute creative ideas to guest dining.
• Monitor food quality, stock levels and wastage; ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Manage kitchen costs and work toward food cost targets.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Coordinate kitchen rosters and staffing.
• Collaborate with hotel management to ensure guest service.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Excellence

Menu Development

Food Costing

Team Management

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

NOW HIRING: Head Chef | Luxury Hotel | Midrand, Gauteng

About the Opportunity

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join a prestigious luxury hotel in Midrand, Gauteng. The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading the kitchen operation, maintaining exceptional culinary standards and ensuring a consistently high-quality dining experience for guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations
• Oversee food preparation, presentation and service across the property
• Develop and maintain consistently high culinary standards
• Plan menus and contribute creative ideas to enhance the guest dining experience
• Monitor food quality, portion control, stock levels and wastageEnsure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health regulations
• Manage kitchen costs and work towards achieving agreed food cost targets
• Train, mentor and develop junior and senior kitchen team members
• Manage kitchen rosters, staffing requirements and daily operational priorities
• Work closely with the hotel management team to ensure excellent overall guest service
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen management position, ideally within a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation, culinary techniques and kitchen operations
• A creative approach to menu development and presentation
• Strong understanding of food costing, stock control and kitchen budgets
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a high-pressure environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Relevant culinary qualifications would be advantageous

Package

• Salary: R25,000 per month, negotiable depending on experience
• Live-out position