Muldersdrift: Executive Chef posted by HotelJobs

VACANT POSITION Executive Chef Misty Hills Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa requires the services of an Executive Chef. The candidate needs to have at least 5 years experience in a similar role as Exec or Exec Sous Chef and able to coordinate full Executive Chef functions. This job specification is for an Executive Chef at a 4-star country hotel with 200 bedrooms and a high-volume corporate conference operation (between 4 and 200+ delegates daily). The Executive Chef oversees all culinary operations, including A La Carte restaurant, room service, and high-volume conference/banqueting facilities. The primary focus is delivering consistent 4-star quality while managing large-scale daily catering for corporate delegates and maintaining strict cost controls. The responsibilities will include : Culinary Leadership: Set and uphold high culinary standards in hotel kitchen, ensuring consistency and quality for both la carte and high-volume banquet service. Menu Development: Design innovative, guest-centric menus that cater to diverse corporate needs, seasonal trends, and specific dietary requirements. Operations & Logistics: Manage daily food production schedules to ensure the seamless delivery of multiple coffee breaks, buffet lunches, and formal dinners for up to 400 delegates. Financial Management: Direct food procurement in collaboration with the procurement department, manage inventory, and implement cost-control strategies to achieve food cost and labour budget targets. Team Management: Recruit, train, and mentor a large kitchen brigade of 15, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth. Good communication and interpersonal relations with other department heads. Compliance: Maintain impeccable hygiene and food safety standards, ensuring full compliance with International local health regulations. Relevant Skills and Qualifications: Education: Professional Culinary Arts Diploma or Degree from a recognized institution. Banqueting Expertise: Proven track record in managing large-scale conference and event catering. Technical Proficiencies: Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel for costing) and hotel management/POS software. Physical & Work Requirements: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and public holidays as required by the event calendar. Code 8 drivers licence. First Aid level 1,2 would be an added advantage. High energy levels coupled with a positive attitude. Please send your CV to Lemogang Mazwane Apply Below by no later than 31 March 2026 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Should you have not received a response within 14 days, please consider your application as having been unsuccessful