Luxury Hotel Head Chef: Lead Creative Fine-Dining Kitchen

Kendrick Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 254,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a luxury hotel in Midrand, Gauteng. You will lead the kitchen, uphold exceptional culinary standards and drive a premier dining experience for guests.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced culinary techniques, cost control and creative menu development, with the ability to manage busy service periods and maintain a spotless, compliant kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen management position.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation, culinary techniques and kitchen operations.
• Creative approach to menu development and presentation.
• Understanding of food costing, stock control and kitchen budgets.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation and service across the property.
• Develop and maintain consistently high culinary standards.
• Plan menus and contribute creative ideas to enhance the guest dining experience.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, stock levels and wastage.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
• Manage kitchen costs and work towards achieving agreed food cost targets.
• Train, mentor and develop junior and senior kitchen team members.
• Manage kitchen rosters, staffing requirements and daily operational priorities.
• Work closely with the hotel management team to ensure excellent overall guest service.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Food costing

Organizational skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a luxury hotel in Midrand, Gauteng. You will lead the kitchen, uphold exceptional culinary standards and drive a premier dining experience for guests.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced culinary techniques, cost control and creative menu development, with the ability to manage busy service periods and maintain a spotless, compliant kitchen environment.