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Position OverviewThe Head Chef is responsible for leading the culinary direction and daily kitchen operations for the Restaurant. This includes crafting seasonal menus, curating dishes that pair beautifully with the company wines, upholding high service standards, and shaping an exceptional dining experience that aligns with the restaurants brand of authentic, heartfelt cuisine.Key Responsibilities:Menu Development & Culinary CreativityDevelop and update seasonal menus featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients.Craft dishes specifically designed to pair with the companys wine portfolio and tasting experiences.Create specialty menus for:Summer/seasonal menusDate Night Experiences (4â??course shared menu)Sunset Rouge limited menusCanapé & wine pairing experiencesHoliday or event offerings Kitchen Operations & Quality Control:Oversee all daily kitchen activities, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation standards.Maintain exceptional standards for platingreflecting the companys reputation for wellâ??presented, thoughtfully composed dishes.Ensure smooth service during lunch and dinner servicesWine Estate Collaboration:Coordinate closely with:Company winemakerTasting room teamSales and Marketing teamEnsure coherence between food menus, wine tastings, pairings, and special eventsTeam Leadership:Recruit, train, schedule, and lead all kitchen staff.Implement consistent training on:Latest techniquesWine pairing fundamentalsâ??pairing fundamentalsSeasonal ingredient handlingPlating disciplineâ??dining plating disciplineBuild a positive and high-performance kitchen cultureCosting, Inventory & Supplier Management:Manage food costs while maintaining high-quality ingredients.Develop strong relationships with local farmers, producers, suppliers, and estate resources.Conduct stock control, ordering, waste management, and compliance documentation.Health, Safety & Compliance:Ensure full compliance with HACCP and food safety protocols.Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen areas.Conduct regular audits and adhere to all health regulationsGuest Experience Support:Collaborate with FOH team to ensure seamless service delivery.Adapt menus to customer feedback (noting trends from Dine Plan and Tripadvisor).Contribute to storytelling around food, wine pairing, and company heritage.Required Skills & Experience:Formal Culin https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/H/Head-Chef-1263116-Job-Search-03-11-2026-00-00-00-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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Sous Chef | Stellenbosch | Upmarket RestaurantWe’re seeking a talented and driven SOUS CHEF to join a dynamic, high-volume kitchen in Stellenbosch. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Head Chef in leading a brigade of 14, serving 130–160 covers per service in a fast-paced, vibrant environment.The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, a diploma in culinary arts, and a genuine passion for food. You’ll play a pivotal role in menu development, food costing, and operational excellence—while thriving under pressure and contributing to the continued success of a respected, upmarket dining destination.START DATE – ASAPExperience & QualificationsCulinary diploma or equivalent professional certification4–6+ years in modern bistro, brasserie, or fine-casual kitchensProven ability to manage costings, procurement, and supplier relationshipsExperience supporting a brigade of 10–15 team members in high-volume serviceStrong track record in menu development and consistent executionKey ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head Chef in driving culinary excellence and operational efficiencyContribute to menu development, seasonal innovation, and food costingEnsure smooth service execution across 130–160 covers per shiftUphold hygiene, safety, and compliance standards in all kitchen operationsMentor junior chefs and foster a collaborative, high-performance team cultureCollaborate with management to align food offerings with brand visionSalary Package & BenefitsR15 – 25 000 Gross, depending on experience and skillsPerformance bonus (based on food cost %, consistency)Meal on duty and uniform providedIncentives commence after a 3-month probation periodWe appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.Recruit for Africa is a recruitment agency based in South Africa specialising exclusively in hospitality, retail, chefs and lodge placements. Our agents are specialists in their fields and will be able to advise you and assist in the recruitment process, from the moment you apply for a job until you start your employment. Do not look any further and contact Recruit for Africa to find you the perfect employee or to secure your dream job! www.recruitforafrica.com DisclaimerPersonal information received from applicants will only be processed for the purposes obtained as disclosed in our privacy policy. By applying for this job, you accept that we can process your personal information as specified and you agree to our privacy policy found on Recruit for Africa website. Recruit for Africa (Pty) Ltd has safeguards in place to ensure the confidentiality of this personal information.Recruit for Africa will only send emails from @recruitforafrica.com domain and will never ask job seekers to pay recruitment, visa or any travel fees into our account.

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Luxury Hospitality Group | Cape TownJoin the Future of Modern HospitalityWere not hiring order-takers — were looking for someone who genuinely loves this industry. Were one of Cape Towns most established luxury hospitality groups — a collection of award-winning restaurants, bars, five-star hotels and spas that has shaped the citys dining and lifestyle scene since 2002. From the Atlantic Seaboard to the Constantia winelands, our venues sit at some of the most iconic addresses in the Western Cape. For us, modern luxury starts with people — the ones we employ and the ones we welcome through our doors. Were growing, and we want a Restaurant Manager who gets that. The RoleYoull be at the heart of the guest experience — on the floor, reading the room, leading your team and making sure every service feels effortless, even when it isnt. Some nights that means problem-solving on the fly. Others it means mentoring a junior team member through their first busy Saturday. Most of the time it means holding the standard — quietly, consistently, without being asked. This isnt a back-office role. We need someone whos present, switched-on and genuinely invested in what happens between the first cover and the last. Who You AreYouve managed a restaurant floor and youre comfortable owning itYoure calm when its chaos and sharp when its quietGuests remember you — for the right reasonsYour team trusts you and learns from youYou know your numbers without losing the soul of what you doDetail is not something youre reminded about — its just how you workYouve come up through fine dining, luxury hospitality or high-quality premium environments Were open to where you are in your career. What matters more is how you think, how you lead and what you care about. What Youll Get Stuck IntoRunning a smooth, memorable service — every time, not just on good daysLeading and developing your front-of-house team day to dayWorking closely with the kitchen to keep things seamless behind the scenesHandling guest moments — the brilliant ones and the tricky onesKeeping on top of scheduling, costs and the operational side of thingsGetting involved in menu briefings, seasonal changes and the wider life of the venueBuilding a floor culture where people are proud of what they do What Good Looks LikeServices that run like clockwork — even the ones that shouldntGuests who ask for your venue by name and come backA team that grows under you and wants to stayStandards that hold regardless of whos watching Whats in I https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/R/Restaurant-Managers-I-Modern-Luxury-1270886-Job-Search-03-11-2026-07-00-15-AM.asp?sid=gumtree