HEAD CHEF

Silver Forest Boutique Hotel & Spa
Somerset West, Western Cape

3 KITCHENS at Silver Forest Boutique Hotel & Spa is seeking a hands-on, disciplined Head Chef to lead our kitchen brigade in a busy bistro-brasserie style restaurant.

We operate breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, specialising in grill dishes, wood-fired pizza and Spanish-inspired tapas. We are systems-driven, quality-focused and financially accountable.

You will lead a team of 7 full-time chefs, taking full responsibility for:

• Food quality and consistency

• Food cost and GP control

• Labour management in line with budgets

• Hygiene standards and compliance

• Kitchen culture and discipline

This is a leadership role for a chef who understands that great kitchens are built on structure, systems and accountability.

Basic Salary:
R20,000 – R25,000 gross per month
(Dependent on experience and proven track record)

Quarterly Performance Bonus Structure UP TO R10000 BONUS PER QUARTER
Performance bonuses are paid quarterly based on:

✔ Food Cost control within company GP targets
✔ Labour cost control in line with approved budgets
✔ Kitchen hygiene & compliance standards
✔ Client feedback and online review performance

High performers who consistently hit operational and financial targets will earn meaningful additional income.

This role rewards chefs who understand both food and numbers.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Head Chef in a bistro/brasserie environment

• Proven experience leading a team of 6+ chefs

• Strong stock control and ordering systems

• Demonstrated ability to manage food cost and achieve GP targets

• Experience in:

  • Grill & hot section

  • Wood-fired pizza

  • Breakfast service

  • Tapas / brasserie plating

  • Menu design and creation

  • Strong team leadership

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Must live near Somerset West and have reliable transport (non-negotiable)

• Lead and develop kitchen team

• Maintain strict food quality and portion control

• Manage supplier relationships and stock ordering

• Control wastage and achieve GP targets

• Ensure hygiene compliance at all times

• Work closely with restaurant management to deliver smooth service

We are looking for a professional who takes pride in running a profitable, organised kitchen — not just cooking.

If this sounds like you, please send your CV and short motivation to:
jobs@silverforest.co.za
Subject: Head Chef – 3 Kitchens