Head Chef – Premier Restaurant Group

Lumina Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumina Personnel is recruiting a Senior Head Chef for a premier restaurant group located in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg. The role demands culinary excellence, leadership of a busy kitchen, and a passion for fine dining.

You will design seasonal menus, manage food cost and inventory, uphold HACCP standards, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver an exceptional dining experience. Salary offered ranges from R30,000 to R35,000 per month, negotiable.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualification (Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts).
• 7–10+ years of experience in fine dining, with 3–5 years as Head Chef.
• Strong leadership and creative skills to inspire kitchen staff.
• Experience with budgeting, food cost control and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen staff, ensuring high standards in food quality and presentation.
• Design and innovate seasonal menus, emphasizing local ingredients.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including food cost, inventory, and labor management.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen in line with HACCP and safety standards.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff for seamless service and customer satisfaction.
• Handle customer feedback professionally, enhancing the dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu design

Plating & garnishing

Fine dining

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Job Opportunity: Head Chef – Premier Restaurant Group
Location: Northern Suburbs, Johannesburg
Salary: R30,000 – R35,000 (negotiable)

We’re seeking a talented Senior Head Chef to join our premier restaurant group. If you have a passion for fine dining and a commitment to culinary excellence, this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage kitchen staff, ensuring high standards in food quality and presentation.

• Design and innovate seasonal menus, emphasizing local, high-quality ingredients.

• Oversee kitchen operations, including food cost, inventory, and labor management.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen in line with HACCP and safety standards.

• Coordinate with front-of-house staff for seamless service and customer satisfaction.

• Handle customer feedback professionally, enhancing the dining experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Formal culinary qualification (Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts).

• 7-10+ years of experience in fine dining, with 3-5 years as a Head Chef.

• Strong culinary skills in multiple cuisines, with mastery in plating and garnishing.

• Proven experience in budgeting, labor cost control, and profitability management.

• Effective leadership, organizational, and creative skills to inspire and manage the kitchen team.