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Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a creative, hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a luxury boutique hotel in Plettenberg Bay . This opportunity would suit an experienced Head Chef or accomplished Senior Sous Chef who combines a passion for exceptional food with strong leadership, sound financial skills and a warm, collaborative approach. Key responsibilities: Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service. Create and execute menus and culinary concepts in collaboration with the Group Food Ambassador. Inspire; mentor and develop the kitchen team, encouraging teamwork, creativity and accountability. Maintain a hands-on, visible presence in the kitchen, remaining calm and organised during busy services. Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and kitchen administration. Ensure compliance with health, safety and food hygiene requirements. Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver seamless, personalised guest experiences. Requirements: A minimum of three years’ experience as a Head Chef or in a comparable kitchen leadership role within luxury or boutique hospitality. A formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution. Proven ability to develop and deliver high-quality menus. Strong leadership, communication and team management skills. Sound financial acumen, including cost control and stock management. Excellent organisational, administrative and problem-solving abilities. Strong computer literacy; experience with TallOrder or similar systems would be advantageous. A thorough understanding of kitchen health, safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate: You are warm, grounded and professional, with confidence balanced by a willingness to listen and learn. Honest, dependable and self-motivated, you take pride in the details and enjoy sharing your knowledge. You build strong relationships with guests and colleagues, welcome guidance and bring a thoughtful, solutions-focused approach to your work.
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