Head Chef

Duties: Menu Development: Developing and implementing new menu items, creating specials, and ensuring the menu meets customer expectations. Quality Control: Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. Food Preparation: Overseeing food preparation, ensuring proper techniques and hygiene standards are followed. Kitchen Management: Managing the kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations. Efficiency and Cost Control: Optimizing kitchen operations for efficiency and minimizing food costs. Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring kitchen equipment is in good working order and maintained properly. Communication and Collaboration: Communicating with front-of-house staff (servers, bartenders) and collaborating with other departments. Requirements: Grade 12 A formal culinary qualification At least 2 4 years experience as a Senior Chef / Head Chef in a high end / busy restaurant environment Extensive knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and food preparation. Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise kitchen staff. Ability to organize and manage the kitchen efficiently. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, management, and customers. Ability to identify and resolve issues in the kitchen.

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 6/12/2025