The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall management and leadership of the kitchen operation, ensuring the delivery of exceptional culinary experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, cost control, and staff development. The Executive Chef oversees menu plan
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· Page 1 / 8Minimum Requirements - Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, or Hospitality Management. - Minimum of 58 years' experience in a senior culinary management role. - Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Executive Sous Chef within a luxury hotel, lodge, resort, or f
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Minimum Requirements - Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, or Hospitality Management. - Minimum of 58 years' experience in a senior culinary management role. - Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Executive Sous Chef within a luxury hotel, lodge, resort, or f
Placements24 is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Pretoria catering division. The role calls for culinary excellence, innovative menu development, and strong leadership to manage kitchen operations and staff, ensuring safety and top quality. Responsibilities include creating menus, controlling c
Tsebo Solutions Group in South Africa seeks a senior culinary leader to oversee operations across multiple healthcare facilities in the Western Cape. You will drive menu development with dietitians and healthcare teams to meet nutritional and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include maintai
Introduction Lead the kitchens. Bring the flavour. Keep your weekends. Can you create a menu that makes customers come back, get the costings right, and teach a team to nail it every time? We’d love to hear from you! A growing café group is looking for a hands-on Group Executive Chef to lead its foo
Duties & Responsibilities Provide strategic culinary leadership across multiple healthcare facilities. Develop and standardize menus in collaboration with dietitians and healthcare teams. Ensure meals meet nutritional, dietary, and regulatory requirements. Drive food quality, presentation, consi
An experienced Executive Chef is required to spearhead the culinary operations for an upscale, high-capacity corporate hotel in East London EC. This role focuses entirely on managing the property's internal food and beverage ecosystem, including its primary restaurant, guest room dining, and on-site
Duties & Responsibilities Lead and manage all kitchen operations across the corporate contract. Develop innovative, seasonal, and client-focused menus. Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality food and presentation standards. Manage food production, portion control, and quality assurance proce
Recruiter: West Coast Personnel Job Ref: CPT001381/OK Date posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Location: Saldanha, South Africa SUMMARY: Executive Chef – Hotel Saldanha, West Coast | Market Related An established hotel on the West Coast is looking for an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to tak
About Us We are seeking an experienced, innovative, and results-driven Regional Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple healthcare facilities within our region. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving food quality, patient satisfaction, compliance, menu innovation,
Recruiter: Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd Job Ref: JHB003927/Jade Date posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Location: Lephalale, South Africa SUMMARY: The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall management and operation of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of exceptional culinary experienc
West Coast Personnel is seeking an experienced Executive/Head Chef to lead our hotel kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of dining across all meal periods and events. You will oversee menu planning, food quality, and cost controls while managing a team in a busy hospitality environment. The role
Position: Executive Chef (Ship Experienced) Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join our team on board one of our luxury cruise ships. The Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the ship's culinary operations, including menu planning, food pre
RecruitSmith (PTY) LTD is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume culinary operation and drive excellence for large-scale events in Cape Town. You will set culinary standards, oversee menu development, costing, and supplier relations while maintaining rigorous hygiene and staff discipline. T
Duties & Responsibilities Provide strategic culinary leadership across multiple healthcare facilities. Develop and standardize menus in collaboration with dietitians and healthcare teams. Ensure meals meet nutritional, dietary, and regulatory requirements. Drive food quality, presentation, consi
Duties & Responsibilities Provide strategic culinary leadership across multiple healthcare facilities. Develop and standardize menus in collaboration with dietitians and healthcare teams. Ensure meals meet nutritional, dietary, and regulatory requirements. Drive food quality, presentation, consi
The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall management and operation of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of exceptional culinary experiences that align with the establishment's brand standards. This role oversees menu development, food quality, kitchen operations, staffing, budgeting, invent
Are you prepared to lead a high-performing culinary team in a dynamic environment where excellence and innovation are paramount? Our client, a prominent leader in the hospitality management industry with a strong focus on large-scale catering and event services, seeks an accomplished Executive Chef
Estimated salary for Executive Chef
R 355 000 – R 480 000per year
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