Job Description
About the Role
Our client is a luxury wine bar and fine dining restaurant that offers an exclusive culinary and wine experience. They are dedicated to delivering impeccable service, premium wines, and a menu that celebrates refined tastes and innovative gastronomy. They are looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen and elevate the dining experience to the next level.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, presentation, and consistency align with clients fine dining standards.
- Lead, train, and inspire the kitchen brigade, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and discipline.
- Design and develop seasonal menus, wine-pairing dishes, and special event menus in collaboration with the management and sommelier.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, health, and safety in the kitchen at all times.
- Manage kitchen inventory, stock levels, and supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost control.
- Control food costs and minimize wastage through effective kitchen operations and planning.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety and health regulations.
- Collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest dining experience.
- Lead by example with hands-on involvement in food preparation during service.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fine dining environment.
- Strong culinary skills with a passion for modern, innovative cuisine and fine wine pairing.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Deep understanding of kitchen operations, costing, stock management, and health & safety standards.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
- Creative mindset with attention to detail in plating and presentation.
- Culinary qualifications or relevant certifications are advantageous.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and special event days.
Qualifications
- Proven culinary experience
Salary & Benefits
R10,000 R15,000 per month (depending on experience)
How to Apply
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About Other Tourism/Hospitality Jobs in Gauteng
Gauteng, the economic hub of South Africa, is home to a diverse range of industries that cater to various sectors of tourism and hospitality. Typically, job opportunities in this field are abundant, with many companies seeking skilled professionals to manage and operate their establishments. However, the job market can be competitive, and it’s essential for job seekers to have a clear understanding of the industry trends and requirements.
When it comes to salary ranges, those working in tourism and hospitality in Gauteng typically expect broad-based compensation packages that reflect their experience, qualifications, and industry sector. Generally, salaries in this field can range from R500 000 to R2 million per annum, although these figures are subject to variation depending on factors such as the size of the company, industry sector, and individual performance.
Common skills required for roles in tourism and hospitality include excellent customer service skills, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, a solid understanding of operations management principles, attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and adaptability. Typically, companies also look for professionals with experience in hotel management, event planning, or other related fields.
The industry sectors that commonly employ tourism and hospitality professionals include the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and leisure and entertainment industries. These sectors often have a high demand for skilled staff to manage their establishments, events, and operations.
Career progression paths in this field are generally linear, with opportunities for advancement into senior management positions or specialized roles such as hotel ownership, event planning, or tourism development. Typically, professionals in this field can expect to gain experience, build their skills, and progress through the ranks, with potential for career growth and development within established companies or as entrepreneurs.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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