Head Chef | Seychelles

Extraordinary Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 971,000 - 1,457,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive international salary

Accommodation provided

Company vehicle

Expatriate employment package

Work permit support

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant in Seychelles seeks an accomplished Head Chef passionate about Creole and coastal cuisine. The role involves leading a culinary team, developing vibrant menus highlighting local ingredients, and ensuring high standards in a breathtaking beachfront location. Ideal candidates will have experience managing kitchen operations and a strong affinity for seafood cooking. This position offers a competitive salary, accommodation, and an expatriate employment package, allowing you to thrive in an idyllic island atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Knowledge or interest in Creole and East African cuisine.
• Experience working in island resorts or coastal destinations is advantageous.
• Food cost control, purchasing, and supplier relationships.
• Kitchen systems, hygiene standards, and operational discipline.
• Team training, mentoring, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and culinary team.
• Develop menus showcasing local ingredients.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes.
• Manage kitchen systems, hygiene standards, and operations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership of the kitchen and culinary team

Menu development celebrating Creole and coastal cuisine

Working with seafood, spices, and grills

Creativity with operational consistency

Strong cost control awareness

Job description

Head Chef | Seychelles

Creole flavours. East African influence. Beachfront dining.

A busy beachfront restaurant in the Seychelles is searching for a Head Chef who thrives on flavour, fresh seafood and island energy. Think Creole influences, coastal cooking and vibrant international beach favourites, all served in one of the most beautiful dining settings in the world.

This is a kitchen built around the rhythm of island life — fresh fish landed daily, bold spices, relaxed beachside dining and dishes designed to be shared and enjoyed after a day in the ocean. The role calls for a chef who can balance creativity with consistency, bringing together Creole and East African influences, vibrant coastal flavours and well-executed international classics to create a menu that resonates with both international travellers and returning guests.

What You’ll Own

• Leadership of the kitchen and culinary team
• Menu development celebrating Creole, East African and seafood-driven cuisine
• Consistent delivery of high-quality dishes across service periods
• Food cost control, purchasing, and supplier relationships
• Kitchen systems, hygiene standards, and operational discipline
• Team training, mentoring, and performance management
• Development of signature dishes that reflect the destination and environment
• Stock management, ordering, and waste control
• Maintaining high standards of plating, flavour, and presentation
• Working collaboratively with front-of-house to ensure a seamless guest experience

Who You Are

• An experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
• Confident working with seafood, spices, grills and coastal cooking styles
• Knowledge or interest in Creole and East African cuisine
• Comfortable working with fresh fish, shellfish and seasonal produce
• A calm, disciplined kitchen leader who can manage a small island team
• Highly organised with strong cost control awareness
• Able to balance creativity with operational consistency
• Passionate about simple, flavour-driven cooking using high-quality ingredients

Experience working in island resorts, coastal destinations, or African / Indian Ocean cuisines will be highly advantageous.

Why This Role

• Live and work in the Seychelles
• Lead the kitchen of a well-positioned beachfront restaurant
• Creative freedom to shape menus around local ingredients
• Opportunity to build a strong culinary reputation in a high-profile tourist destination
• Work in one of the most beautiful beach locations in the Indian Ocean

Package & Benefits

• Competitive international salary
• Accommodation provided
• Company vehicle
• Expatriate employment package
• Work permit support
• Opportunity to live and work in a world-class island destination