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? ?? ??????????? ??????????? is recruiting on behalf of one of South Africa's most respected hospitality groups, for an ambitious and creatively driven ????????? ???? | ???????? ???? Our client is a leading South African hospitality group, behind some of the country's most loved restaurant concepts. Their newest venture is a progressive Cape Town eatery built around live-fire cooking, fermentation, and a focused liquor programme, opening in October 2026. They are looking for a Head Chef / Creative Lead to take full ownership of the kitchen from day one. This is a project-lead role for a chef who is ready to step out of someone else's brigade and stamp their own name on a flagship opening. The successful candidate will set the culinary direction in line with the group's vision, build and lead the kitchen team, develop and refine the menu around fire, ferments and a strong beverage pairing, manage food cost, suppliers and stock, and uphold the service standards the group is known for from day one of trading. ???????????? Between 3 and 5 years' cooking experience at the very top end of the Cape Town restaurant scene. A track record built within the city's leading kitchens, ideally with time spent in establishments widely recognised among Cape Town's best. Ready to step up into a head chef / creative lead role and take full ownership of a new flagship opening. Genuine interest and capability in live-fire cooking, fermentation, and beverage-led food pairing. Strong leadership and ability to build, train and run a kitchen team from a standing start. Comfortable with the visibility, intensity and stakes of opening a high-profile restaurant. Solid commercial fundamentals such food cost, GP, ordering, stock control and supplier management. Hands-on; on the pass, present in service — not a back-office head chef. Sound employment history with contactable references essential. ?????? – Up to R80 000 CTC pm, depending on experience. ?????????? – Permanent position, restaurant-based in Cape Town. ????? – Immediately, in the build-up to an October 2026 opening. ➡️ ?????? ???? – Although we appreciate all applications received, we will only reply to those candidates who have the background and experience required. Thank you.
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