Where

Head Chef

Bright Placements
Mpumalanga Full-day Full-time

Description:

Are you a creative culinary leader with a passion for refined plating, seasonal menus, and world-class guest experiences? We’re searching for a Head Chef to take the reins at a luxury property known for its elevated dining and flawless service.This is a unique opportunity to express your artistry, lead a talented team, and shape a food philosophy that blends modern elegance with local flavour. What You’ll Be Responsible For:
  • Full kitchen leadership – operations, planning, and team development
  • Menu design aligned with seasonal produce and guest preferences
  • High-level stock control, costings, supplier relationships
  • Quality assurance across breakfast, lunch, dinner, bush events & private dining
  • Training and mentoring of junior chefs to uphold 5-star standards
  • Collaborating with FOH and lodge management on guest experiences
What We’re Looking For:
  • 5+ years in a senior chef role within luxury lodges or upmarket restaurants
  • Deep understanding of fine dining, flavour profiling, and plating aesthetics
  • Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills
  • Passion for South African ingredients and international culinary trends
  • Calm under pressure, highly professional, hands-on approach
What’s On Offer:
  • Competitive salary + gratuities
  • Live-in accommodation
  • All meals provided
  • A chance to craft unforgettable dining moments in a 5-star environment

Requirements:

  • Full kitchen leadership – operations, planning, and team development
  • Menu design aligned with seasonal produce and guest preferences
  • High-level stock control, costings, supplier relationships
  • Quality assurance across breakfast, lunch, dinner, bush events & private dining
  • Training and mentoring of junior chefs to uphold 5-star standards
  • Collaborating with FOH and lodge management on guest experiences
  • 5+ years in a senior chef role within luxury lodges or upmarket restaurants
  • Deep understanding of fine dining, flavour profiling, and plating aesthetics
  • Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills
  • Passion for South African ingredients and international culinary trends
  • Calm under pressure, highly professional, hands-on approach
  • Competitive salary + gratuities
  • Live-in accommodation
  • All meals provided
  • A chance to craft unforgettable dining moments in a 5-star environment
20 May 2025;   from: careers24.com

Similar jobs

  • Bright Placements
  • Mpumalanga
... experience in senior chef roles, including Head Chef or Executive Chef positions. Proven ... experience in senior chef roles, including Head Chef or Executive Chef positions. Proven ... in senior chef roles, including Head Chef or Executive Chef positions. Proven ...
25 days ago
  • Bright Placements
  • Mpumalanga
... experience in senior chef roles, including Head Chef or Executive Chef positions. Proven ... experience in senior chef roles, including Head Chef or Executive Chef positions. Proven ... in senior chef roles, including Head Chef or Executive Chef positions. Proven ...
25 days ago
  • Bright Placements
  • Mpumalanga
... experience in senior chef roles, including Head Chef or Executive Chef positions. Proven ... experience in senior chef roles, including Head Chef or Executive Chef positions. Proven ... in senior chef roles, including Head Chef or Executive Chef positions. Proven ...
25 days ago
  • Bright Placements
  • Mpumalanga
... seeking a creative and experienced Head Chef to lead the culinary ... of experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury ... of experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury ... of experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury ...
a day ago