Executive Chef

SUMMARY:
𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗙 – 𝗟𝗨𝗫𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟 | 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗔𝗙𝗙-𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗧
📍 Luxury Boutique Hotel | Eastern Cape, South Africa | Full-Time | On-Site

Minimum 5 years’ experience as Executive Chef in luxury boutique hotels | Strong event catering & weddings background | Culinary Diploma required | South African citizenship required

Artistry on every plate. Leadership in every detail.
A refined 5-star hotel in the heart of the Karoo is seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead a celebrated kitchen. With a focus on luxury weddings, outside catering, food and wine pairings, and à la carte dining, this is a career-defining opportunity for a creative leader with proven boutique hotel experience.

The Role

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all kitchen operations, staffing, and performance reviews
• Curate seasonal à la carte and bespoke event menus
• Execute weddings, high-end banqueting, and private functions
• Lead daily production, quality control, and food presentation
• Maintain high hygiene and health & safety standards
• Collaborate on food and wine pairing menus with FOH teams
• Coach and develop junior chefs to ensure consistent excellence
• Innovate using local produce and sustainability principles

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or formal qualification in Culinary Arts
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Executive Chef in luxury boutique hotels or fine dining venues
• Expertise in event catering, weddings, and food & wine pairing
• Strong kitchen leadership and staff mentoring skills
• Skilled in inventory control, cost management, and supplier negotiations
• Hands-on approach with deep culinary and operational knowledge
• Fully HACCP compliant
• South African citizenship (non-negotiable)

Personal Attributes

• Visionary and performance-driven
• Calm, present, and solutions-oriented
• Passionate about culinary innovation and detail
• Committed to team growth and guest satisfaction

Why Join?

• Lead a world-class culinary team in one of the Karoo’s finest boutique hotels
• Shape elevated guest experiences through creative food design
• Market-related salary: R40,000 to R50,000 CTC based on exp.
• Company contribution to Provident Fund included (based on experience)
• Live-in accommodation (no pets)