Head Chef
Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd Rosebank
Minimum Requirements
- Must currently reside in South Africa
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef
- Previous experience within a luxury hotel, boutique hotel, or fine dining environment preferred
- Strong leadership and people management abilities
- Excellent understanding of:
- Food costing
- Stock control
- Receiving procedures
- Invoice checking
- Kitchen administration
- Supplier management
- Strong menu development and culinary innovation skills
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment
- Passion for food, hospitality, and guest satisfaction
- Professional appearance and strong work ethic
Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate should be:
- Driven and ambitious
- Passionate about building and growing a restaurant brand
- Creative and innovative in their culinary approach
- Hands-on and operationally strong
- Motivated to take ownership of the kitchen and restaurant
- Focused on elevating the dining experience and reputation of the establishment
- A natural leader with strong team-building abilities
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