Head Chef - Luxury Property Group - Western Cape | Lb

HotelJobs; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a luxury property group based in the Western Cape. This senior role requires culinary leadership, a passion for quality, consistency, and team development across high-end hospitality environments.

You will lead kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, manage costs and stock, uphold safety standards, and work closely with senior management to maintain luxury brand standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef within luxury hotels, lodges, or high-end restaurants.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.
• Solid understanding of cost control, stock management, and budgeting.
• Passion for high-quality ingredients and refined cuisine.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Professional approach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations across the property.
• Develop and implement seasonal menus aligned with the group’s culinary vision.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Manage kitchen teams, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance.
• Ensure effective cost control, stock management, and minimisation of waste.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards at all times.
• Collaborate closely with senior management and front-of-house teams.
• Drive innovation while maintaining brand and luxury standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organizational skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Culinary excellence

Communication skills

Resilience/under pressure

Job description

Head Chef Luxury Property Group | Western Cape Salary: Negotiable DOE

Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced and creative Head Chef to join a prestigious luxury property group based in the Western Cape. This senior role is suited to a strong culinary leader with a passion for quality, consistency, and team development across high-end hospitality environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations across the property
• Develop and implement seasonal menus aligned with the group’s culinary vision
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage kitchen teams, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance
• Ensure effective cost control, stock management, and minimisation of waste
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards at all times
• Collaborate closely with senior management and front-of-house teams
• Drive innovation while maintaining brand and luxury standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef within luxury hotels, lodges, or high-end restaurants
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Solid understanding of cost control, stock management, and budgeting
• Passion for high-quality ingredients and refined cuisine
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a demanding environment
• Professional approach with strong communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Head Chef to play a key role within a respected luxury property group in the Western Cape.