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Head Chef | Foreshore - CPT | New Opening A unique opportunity has emerged for HEAD CHEF to lead the culinary team for an upcoming restaurant opening in the heart of Cape Town. This establishment features an elevated Karoo-Modern culinary concept with a Japandi aesthetic, focusing on premium Karoo lamb and organic, farm-to-table vegetables. The restaurant will offer an intimate dining environment with a seating capacity of approximately 30–40 guests. As the Culinary Leader, you will be responsible for shaping the kitchen’s creative direction, ensuring every dish reflects refinement, seasonality, and harmony with the overall guest experience. Core Responsibilities Culinary Leadership: Direct and inspire the kitchen team to consistently deliver dishes of exceptional quality, precision, and creativity. Menu Development: Curate and refine menus that highlight Karoo-Modern fusion with Japandi influences, emphasizing premium local ingredients and sustainability. Operational Excellence: Oversee kitchen organization, hygiene, stock control, supplier relationships, and compliance with food safety standards. Guest Experience Alignment: Collaborate closely with the Restaurant Manager to ensure seamless integration between the kitchen and front-of-house service. Innovation & Standards: Maintain high culinary standards while introducing seasonal specials and creative plating that enhance the restaurant’s identity. Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a culture of discipline, growth, and pride in craftsmanship. Who We Are Looking For Experience: Proven background as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fine-dining or concept-driven environment. Creative Vision: A chef with a passion for ingredient-led cooking, able to balance tradition with innovation. Calm Authority: Leads the kitchen with composure, ensuring consistency even during high-pressure service. Ingredient Passion: Deep respect for premium proteins, seasonal vegetables, and sustainable sourcing. Flexibility: Comfortable managing prep schedules, supplier negotiations, and evolving menu demands. Requirements: Foreign nationals will be considered provided they hold a valid South African work permit granting authority for this specific role. Position Details Start Date: Approximately July 2026 Salary: Market-related To apply for Head Chef | Foreshore - CPT | New Opening, please send your CV WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND INSERTED FULL-LENGTH PHOTO. We 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! Apply Below Disclaimer Personal 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 “@Apply Below” domain and will never ask job seekers to pay recruitment, visa or any travel fees into our account.
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