Lead Fine-Dining Chef: Menu Mastery & Team Leadership

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Performance-based bonus

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks an exceptional Head Chef to lead a renowned fine-dining kitchen in Gauteng. You will direct culinary strategy, curate innovative menus, and mentor a skilled brigade to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role demands 8+ years in professional kitchens, with 4+ years in senior roles, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of food costs, hygiene, and HACCP standards. Evening and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in professional kitchens with 4+ years in Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef role in fine-dining.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Proven expertise in refined and innovative fine-dining cuisine.
• Excellent understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to manage food costs, inventory, and menu engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative, high-quality menus reflecting seasonal ingredients and trends.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring efficiency, consistency, and standards.
• Manage, train, and mentor the kitchen brigade fostering a positive, collaborative environment.
• Control food costs, inventory management, and ordering to maximize profitability and minimize waste.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations (HACCP).
• Collaborate with restaurant management on menu planning, events, and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food presentation and quality control.
• Source high-quality ingredients from reputable suppliers.
• Manage the kitchen budget and meet financial targets.
• Stay current with culinary innovations and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Quality control

Staff training

Creativity

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto seeks an exceptional Head Chef to lead a renowned fine-dining kitchen in Gauteng. You will direct culinary strategy, curate innovative menus, and mentor a skilled brigade to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role demands 8+ years in professional kitchens, with 4+ years in senior roles, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of food costs, hygiene, and HACCP standards. Evening and weekend shifts are required.