Head Chef
Persona Staff Somerset West
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the menu, culinary concept, and overall guest experience
- Take full responsibility for kitchen operations, including quality, consistency, and food safety standards
- Manage food costs, stock control, supplier relationships, and procurement
- Recruit, lead, and develop the kitchen team
- Drive innovation through seasonal menus, events, and function offerings
- Ensure efficient day-to-day operations aligned to profitability and performance targets
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Sous Chef
- Strong understanding of cost control, kitchen management, and operational efficiency
- Ability to build and manage a kitchen team within a new operation
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ownership of a business unit
- Comfortable operating within a partnership / profit-share structure
- Experience in functions, hospitality groups, or hotel/lodge environments advantageous.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Staff FocusSomerset West
the kitchen team
• Drive innovation through seasonal menus, events, and functions
• Ensure efficient day-to-day kitchen performance and profitability
Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Sous Chef
• Strong knowledge...
Helderberg Personnel CCSomerset West
and licensing requirements.
Requirements:
• Proven experience as Head Chef / Executive Chef, or Senior Sous ready to step up.
• Strong background in cost control, GP management and kitchen administration.
• Creative, with a clear food philosophy and ability...
Khula PlacementsStellenbosch, 17 km from Somerset West
HEAD CHEF – HOTEL KITCHEN | CAPE TOWN ?
Salary: Market Related | SA Citizens Only
Are you a passionate, creative culinary leader ready to take full ownership of a high-performing hotel kitchen? We’re looking for a dynamic Head Chef to lead, inspire...