Head Chef jobs in South Africa

Jobs found: 553
Bushwise
Rustenburg
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

A leading hospitality provider is seeking a skilled Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef for a property in the Madikwe Game Reserve. The ideal candidate will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and guest satisfaction while bringing creativity to the lodge's culinary offerings. Required experience includes managing kitchen teams and food budgets, along with formal culinary training....

7 hours ago
Empact Group
Stellenbosch
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

A dynamic catering company in Stellenbosch is seeking a Head Chef to lead menu development and oversee kitchen operations. The ideal candidate must possess a tertiary qualification in Hospitality and culinary expertise, with a strong focus on team management and compliance with food safety standards. This role fosters culinary innovation and ensures quality food production while achieving budget...

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Tsebo Solutions Group
Milnerton
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

Duties & Responsibilities - Lead, motivate, and mentor the kitchen team. - Design seasonal, innovative menus aligned with our brand. - Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient service. - Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene. - Manage inventory, ordering, and supplier relationships. - Control food costs and minimise waste. - Ensure...

7 hours ago
HR Talent Partner SA
Durbanville
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

A well-established restaurant in Durbanville is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team. Responsibilities include overseeing food operations, managing menu development, ensuring quality and consistency, and maintaining health and safety compliance. Candidates must have proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, strong leadership skills, and excellent cooking...

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The Royal Portfolio
Hoedspruit
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Create and develop the dining concept and food philosophy - Menu development, recipes, presentation guides, costings, etc. - Guest Satisfaction – ensure consistently high level of positive customer reviews/ comments - Overall management of the Kitchen Department operations, budgets and targets – ensure cost and wastage targets are met, if not exceeded and health...

7 hours ago
PTY
South Africa
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

A luxury hotel in South Africa is seeking an experienced Executive Head Chef to lead their culinary team. The successful candidate will manage kitchen operations, create innovative menus, and ensure high-quality dining experiences for guests. With a minimum of 10 years in a senior chef role within a luxury environment, candidates must possess strong operational skills and excellent team...

7 hours ago
The Legends Agency
KwaZulu-Natal
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

A premier lodge in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Lodge Head Chef to lead culinary operations. You will be responsible for menu development, kitchen management, and ensuring food quality. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of experience in a 4-star environment and possess strong leadership skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the culinary experience in a...

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Pasta Boys
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

Head Chef Pasta Boys, a new food startup, gearing up for launch in Cape Town. We are on the lookout for passionate culinary talents to join our family! We are currently hiring for the following positions: - Head Chef – dynamic leader to oversee kitchen/team operations. Experience in Italian cuisine, especially pasta, is a big bonus! - 3 x Assistant/Junior Cooks – If you have a passion for...

7 hours ago
Recooty
Tom Burke
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

A Game Lodge and Spa in Limpopo is seeking a creative and experienced Head Chef to manage the kitchen. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards, stock control, and staff training. Ideal candidates should have 5-7 years of experience, a formal culinary degree, and a passion for food. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to work under pressure while delivering...

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Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Springs
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

Location: Alice Springs, NT Employer: Iris Capital – Lasseters Casino Operations Pty Ltd & The Gap View Hotel Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $76,600 – $85,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) Iris Capital is currently seeking passionate and experienced culinary professionals to join our dynamic hospitality team in Alice Springs. We are hiring for various Chef and Cook...

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Restaurant Careers
Durban
R30 000

Established upmarket restaurant / bar in Umhlanga is currently looking for a Head Chef. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in both chef and kitchen management roles, with a strong background in a la carte restaurant environment. The ability to effectively coordinate and manage a busy kitchen operation is essential. Key responsibilities will include...

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HR Genie
Cape Town

Head Chef High-Energy Destination Bar & Kitchen | Kloof Street, Cape Town Were looking for a bold, creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen of one of Cape Towns busiest and most talked-about venues, right on Kloof Street the citys leading food and nightlife strip. This is not a quiet kitchen role. Its loud, fast, creative, and relentlessly busy. The kitchen delivers funky, elevated comfort food...

15 hours ago
The Royal Portfolio
Hoedspruit
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

A luxury hospitality company located in Limpopo, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Head Chef. The role involves menu development, managing kitchen operations and staff, and ensuring high guest satisfaction. Applicants should have at least 3 years' experience in a 5-star hotel or safari lodge kitchen, hold a qualification from a recognized Chef School, and possess strong leadership and...

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HR Talent Partner SA
Durbanville
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

Head Chef job vacancy in Durbanville, Cape Town. A very well-established restaurant is looking for an experienced Head Chef to join their team on a full time permanent basis (shifts includes weekends) in Durbanville, Cape Town. Extremely good compensation package on offer. Position Overview: The Head Chef will lead the kitchen team and oversee all food operations and production, maintaining...

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Empact Group
Stellenbosch
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

Purpose of the Role The Head Chef is responsible for developing and planning menus, establishing recipes and food purchase specifications, and coordinating, executing, supervising, and evaluating all food production activities within a fast-paced operation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified chef with the ability to manage both the strategic and day-to-day operations of the kitchen...

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Recooty
Tom Burke
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

A Creative, experienced and food loving Head Chef needed for a Game Lodge and Spa in the Lephalale district. The successful candidate would be responsible for the overall management of the kitchen. The candidate will also be required to maintain and implement hygiene standards and to take control of stock takes and staff training. Qualifications - 5-7 years relevant experience in a formal...

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Bushwise
Rustenburg
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

Were are seeking a new Head Chef / a strong Senior Sous Chef for a property in the Madikwe Game Reserve North West. The Head chef will be able to head up the kitchen team and bring some new ideas and creativity into the food offerings at this Lodge. Responsibilities - Oversee all kitchen operations at the lodge ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and guest...

7 hours ago
PTY
South Africa
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

EXECUTIVE HEAD CHEF *LUXURY 5-STAR HOTEL, KZN Kwa-Zulu, EC, South Africa About the job EXECUTIVE HEAD CHEF *LUXURY 5-STAR HOTEL, KZN Career Growth, Hospitality Recruitment are looking to hire a commendable Executive Chef to manage the kitchen and its brigade at this 5-star luxury hotel. The executive chef attracts and retains staff, maintains a cooperative relationship with team members,...

7 hours ago
Bushwise
Zeerust
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

A luxury lodge in a game reserve seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen team. You will bring innovative ideas and ensure high standards in food quality, hygiene, and guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include menu planning, managing staff, cost control, and maintaining culinary excellence. Ideal candidates possess proven experience in lodge or hotel settings and formal culinary...

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Bushwise
Cape Town
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

The Head Chef is responsible for ensuring that the standard and quality of the food production and the hygiene within the department is maintained at the highest level at all times. This role is very much hands-on, requiring attention to detail and a positive work attitude. Responsibilities - Supervise the preparation of all food - Ensure all food is prepared as per food preparation...

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