Head Seafood Chef, Cape Town

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dining venue in Cape Town seeks a Head Seafood Chef to lead their seafood kitchen. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in fine dining, especially in seafood, and strong leadership skills. This is an opportunity to showcase culinary expertise with fresh, local seafood. Join an inspired culinary team in one of South Africa's most iconic dining destinations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef specialising in seafood.
• Strong background in fine dining or luxury dining establishments.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the seafood kitchen, ensuring world-class standards.
• Curate and execute innovative seafood menus highlighting fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and exceptional presentation of all seafood dishes.
• Oversee stock management, ordering, and supplier relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Organisational skills

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Overview

A renowned luxury hospitality establishment in Cape Town is looking for a highly skilled and passionate Head Seafood Chef to lead their seafood kitchen. This role is perfect for a chef with proven fine dining or luxury hospitality experience and a flair for showcasing the best of South Africa’s coastal cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the seafood kitchen, ensuring world-class standards.
• Curate and execute innovative seafood menus highlighting fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and exceptional presentation of all seafood dishes.
• Oversee stock management, ordering, and supplier relations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sustainability standards.
• Train, mentor, and inspire the culinary team.
• Collaborate with executive management to elevate the overall guest dining experience.

Position Info

Requirements :

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef specialising in seafood.
• Strong background in fine dining or luxury .
• Culinary qualification (advantageous).
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Creativity, innovation, and a passion for seafood cuisine.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced kitchen environment.

Why Join Us?

Showcase your culinary expertise in one of South Africa’s most iconic dining destinations, working with fresh, local seafood and an inspired culinary team.