Head Chef

Full time Kendrick Recruitment South Africa

Posted On 2026/04/09

Head / Executive Chef

R40,000

City Cape Town

State/Province Western Cape

7100

HEAD CHEF ESTABLISHED CITY HOTEL DURBAN CBD

Kendrick Recruitment is searching for an experienced and hands on Head Chef for a well established, contemporary hotel in the heart of Durban, offering multiple dining concepts, a rooftop restaurant and bar, a terrace restaurant, and active conferencing and events facilities.

The property forms part of an established African hospitality group, with a brand philosophy built around fresh, creative and seasonal cuisine. This is a high volume, operationally demanding role across restaurant, banqueting, conferencing and room service, and requires a candidate who thrives in this environment.

Please note: Candidates must already be based in Durban. Relocation will not be considered for this role.

• Formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution
• Minimum 4 to 5 years' experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a hotel environment
• Proven experience managing banqueting and conference catering (essential)
• Strong knowledge of food cost control and kitchen financial management
• Solid leadership experience managing medium to large kitchen teams
• Ability to perform in a structured, high demand operational environment
• Professional, disciplined and detail oriented
• Stable career history with contactable references

• Full oversight of all kitchen operations across restaurant, banqueting, conferencing and room service
• Menu planning and implementation across all service areas
• Food cost management, stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships
• Strict compliance with hygiene, food safety and regulatory standards (HACCP)
• Full team management including scheduling, training and performance
• Close collaboration with food and beverage and sales teams to execute conferences, events and group bookings
• Contribution to departmental budgeting, forecasting and financial performance

• Gross Salary: R40,000 per month
• Pension: Old Mutual - 6% company contribution with 6% employee contribution
• Medical Aid: Discovery - 50% company contribution for employee and immediate dependants (optional)