Executive Chef
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Job Description
Job Summary
- Diploma or formal qualification in Culinary Arts
- Minimum 5 years' experience as Executive Chef in luxury boutique hotels or fine dining venues
- Expertise in event catering, weddings, and food & wine pairing
- Strong kitchen leadership and staff mentoring abilities
- Skilled in inventory control, cost management, and supplier negotiations
- Hands-on approach with deep culinary and operational knowledge
- Fully HACCP compliant
- South African citizenship (non-negotiable)
- Manage all kitchen operations, staffing, and performance reviews
- Curate seasonal a la carte menus and bespoke event menus
- Execute weddings, high-end banqueting, and private functions
- Lead daily production, quality control, and food presentation
- Maintain high hygiene and health & safety standards
- Collaborate on food and wine pairing menus with FOH teams
- Coach and develop junior chefs to ensure consistent excellence
- Innovate with local produce and sustainability in design
- Visionary and performance-driven
- Calm, present, and solutions-oriented
- Passionate about culinary innovation and detail
- Committed to team growth and guest satisfaction
Lead a world-class culinary team in one of the Karoo's finest boutique hotels
Shape elevated guest experiences through creative food design
Market-related salary | Live-in option | Creative autonomy
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- Relevant Qualifications
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Job IdJD1485187
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationEastern Cape, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned