Head Chef -Midrand

• Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join a prestigious luxury hotel in Midrand, Gauteng.

• The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading the kitchen operation, maintaining exceptional culinary standards and ensuring a consistently high-quality dining experience for guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.

• Oversee food preparation, presentation and service across the property.

• Develop and maintain consistently high culinary standards.

• Plan menus and contribute creative ideas to enhance the guest dining experience.

• Monitor food quality, portion control, stock levels and wastage.

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health regulations.

• Manage kitchen costs and work towards achieving agreed food cost targets.

• Train, mentor and develop junior and senior kitchen team members.

• Manage kitchen rosters, staffing requirements and daily operational priorities.

• Work closely with the hotel management team to ensure excellent overall guest service.

• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen management position, ideally within a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent knowledge of food preparation, culinary techniques and kitchen operations.

• A creative approach to menu development and presentation.

• Strong understanding of food costing, stock control and kitchen budgets.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Ability to remain calm and effective in a high-pressure environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Relevant culinary qualifications would be advantageous.

Package

• Salary: R25,000 per month, negotiable depending on experience.