Head Chef
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Job Location:
Knysna - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Head Chef:
Our Client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Chef to lead the culinary operations of a unique hospitality venue in Plettenberg Bay.
This venue combines a fine-dining restaurant craft brewery boutique hotel cocktail bar bakery wine shop organic kitchen garden and nursery and regularly hosts special events and weddings.
The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations drive creative menu development and ensure consistency quality and cost control. This leadership role demands strong operational management commercial awareness and hands-on people management skills.
Experience in managing large-scale events and high-volume service is essential as the venue can seat over 400 guests during regular service and more than 500 for special events.
Our Client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Chef to lead the culinary operations of a unique hospitality venue in Plettenberg Bay.
This venue combines a fine-dining restaurant craft brewery boutique hotel cocktail bar bakery wine shop organic kitchen garden and nursery and regularly hosts special events and weddings.
The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations drive creative menu development and ensure consistency quality and cost control. This leadership role demands strong operational management commercial awareness and hands-on people management skills.
Experience in managing large-scale events and high-volume service is essential as the venue can seat over 400 guests during regular service and more than 500 for special events.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Kitchen Leadership & Operation
Requirements Head Chef
Kitchen Leadership & Operation
- Inspire lead and develop a talented kitchen team setting high standards for food preparation presentation and efficiency.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure seamless service for both regular dining and high-volume events.
- Maintain clear communication across kitchen management and front-of-house teams.
- Ensure inventory is managed secured and optimised.
- Create innovative seasonal menus that reflect the venues ethos and highlight in-house offerings including the craft brewery and organic kitchen garden.
- Ensure recipes are consistently executed to perfection.
- Maintain excellence in flavour presentation and portion control.
- Handle guest feedback professionally turning every experience into a positive one.
- Collaborate with the on-site gardeners to maximise fresh sustainable produce usage and retail opportunities.
- Uphold strict hygiene food safety and kitchen protocols at all times.
- Maintain a safe clean and organised kitchen environment.
- Oversee food labelling storage and waste management procedures.
- Manage stock orders proactively to avoid shortages or wastage.
- Source quality suppliers monitor pricing and ensure consistency.
- Control food costs while optimising efficiency.
- Align staffing levels with operational needs and budget requirements.
- Recruit train and mentor kitchen staff fostering professional growth and teamwork.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching for continuous improvement.
- Maintain high standards of dress grooming and workplace conduct.
- Ensure all HR documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
- Assist in creating costing and executing bespoke menus for weddings events and outside catering.
- Lead the kitchen team in delivering exceptional service and presentation for large-scale events.
- Maintain strict cost controls and minimise wastage during special events.
Requirements Head Chef
- Relevant culinary qualification from a recognised institution.
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a Head Chef in a high-end à la carte restaurant.
- Strong understanding of high-volume à la carte kitchen operations and seamless service delivery; capable of managing up to 400 guests during regular service and over 500 during special events.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate develop and manage a professional kitchen team.
- Sound commercial awareness and strong cost control skills.
- Commitment to the highest standards of hygiene organisation and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure lead by example and foster teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Industry
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
About Company
South Cape Recruitment - We are a generalist recruitment company based in the heart of the Garden Route in the Southern Cape. Customer service is an integral part of our job and not an extension of it!
