Hospitality

Head Chef

Helderberg Personnel·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
HospitalityFull TimeOnsite
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Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

  • Creating and developing menus for the various food offerings, ensuring they reflect the specified style and cuisine of each entity
  • Costing all dishes accurately and submitting costings within agreed deadlines
  • Developing customised menus for Estate functions and events
  • Ensuring all kitchen staff are thoroughly trained in the preparation and execution of the menu
  • Training and guiding staff on the correct preparation and presentation of all food offerings
  • Leading, motivating and managing the kitchen team to maintain consistently high standards
  • Managing food costs and expenses in line with agreed budgets
  • Overseeing the ordering of all food stock and ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained
  • Conducting accurate monthly stock counts and ensuring effective stock control
  • Maintaining strong and professional relationships with suppliers
  • Ensuring impeccable standards of food preparation, health, safety and hygiene at all times
  • Monitoring the quality, consistency and presentation of all dishes leaving the kitchen
  • Ensuring efficient kitchen operations within a busy hospitality environment
  • Maintaining a high focus on customer satisfaction and culinary excellence
  • Leading by example through a hands-on approach, professionalism, reliability and a strong work ethic

Criteria

  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef within a busy, upmarket establishment, ideally catering for approximately 80 covers
  • Excellent culinary skills with a particular flair and passion for Italian cuisine
  • Experience in an open-kitchen environment will be advantageous
  • Strong menu development and food-costing knowledge
  • Proven experience managing food costs, stock control and supplier relationships
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and discipline a small kitchen team
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • High focus on customer satisfaction and consistently maintaining quality standards
  • Impeccable health, food safety and hygiene standards
  • Honest, hardworking, enthusiastic and reliable
  • Impeccable sense of responsibility with the ability to take ownership of the kitchen operation
  • Ability to remain calm, organised and effective in a busy, high-pressure environment

Key skills

Matric
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At a glance

Company

Helderberg Personnel

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 13, 2026

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