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? Lead Culinary Excellence in the Heart of Stellenbosch Wine Country ? ? Head Chef ? Stellenbosch, Western Cape ? Luxury Wine Farm ? Salary: R40,000 – R43,000 (Negotiable DOE) ? Live-Out Position Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a talented and experienced Head Chef for a luxury wine farm based in Stellenbosch. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to lead a high-performing kitchen team, drive creativity, and deliver an exceptional dining experience within a refined and prestigious hospitality environment. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, strong financial control, and consistent service excellence aligned with luxury standards. Requirements: ✔ Minimum 10 years’ experience in professional kitchen operations with strong leadership experience ✔ Culinary Arts qualification (advantageous) ✔ Strong hands-on leadership style with a passion for food excellence ✔ Creative and innovative approach to menu development and presentation ✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ✔ Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment ✔ Strong financial acumen with experience in cost control and budgeting ✔ Highly organised with strong administrative ability ✔ Positive, energetic, and service-driven attitude Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in food quality and presentation • Drive profitability through waste reduction and operational efficiency • Ensure effective food production and service to enhance guest satisfaction • Manage stock control, inventory, and secure storage systems • Monitor and control food costs within budget parameters • Assist with operational and capital expenditure budgeting • Implement financial and operational control measures to mitigate risk • Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and operational standards • Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff to achieve high performance • Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs • Oversee kitchen cleanliness, maintenance, and scheduling standards • Manage stock takes and ensure accuracy in reporting • Handle guest dietary requirements and special requests • Review guest feedback and implement improvements • Collaborate with maintenance teams for kitchen functionality • Manage disciplinary processes in line with company policy • Foster strong teamwork and interdepartmental relationships Candidate Profile: • Strong culinary leader with a passion for excellence and consistency • Hands-on, present, and operationally engaged • Detail-driven with strong financial awareness • Calm, composed, and solution-focused under pressure • Passionate about creating memorable dining experiences in a luxury setting Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us in 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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