Strategic Executive Chef – Multi-Outlet Leader

Phoenix Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks an experienced Executive Chef for a high-volume hospitality environment in Pretoria. This role involves managing departmental P&L, leading menu engineering, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 Hotel School Management Diploma and a minimum of 5 years experience in multi-outlet culinary operations. Dynamic leadership skills and a deep understanding of guest satisfaction are crucial for success. This position offers an opportunity to significantly influence culinary strategy and operational excellence within the establishment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as Executive Chef in a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong culinary expertise in cost control and operational excellence.
• Dynamic leadership experience managing multi-outlet culinary operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental P&L, cost of sales, and operating budgets.
• Lead menu engineering and recipe costing to optimize profitability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and audits.
• Collaborate with marketing to enhance guest experience.
• Oversee recruitment and training programs in line with HR policies.

Skills

Strategic Financial Management

Menu Engineering

People Management

Operational Excellence

Guest Satisfaction

Education

Grade 12 Hotel School Management Diploma or equivalent

Post-Graduate Management Development qualification

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency seeks an experienced Executive Chef for a high-volume hospitality environment in Pretoria. This role involves managing departmental P&L, leading menu engineering, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 Hotel School Management Diploma and a minimum of 5 years experience in multi-outlet culinary operations. Dynamic leadership skills and a deep understanding of guest satisfaction are crucial for success. This position offers an opportunity to significantly influence culinary strategy and operational excellence within the establishment.