Head Chef at Mpumalanga Lodge.(Live-in Position) – R 20 000 neg
This is a key leadership role, suited to a passionate chef with a professional with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and innovation.
Kitchen serves 12 guests and staff.
Kitchen comprises of 4 chefs and an intern student.
Key Responsibilities:
· Oversee and ensure the quality and presentation of all meals.
· Maintain consistency in recipes, ingredients, and plating standards
· Develop and implement new menus, ensuring dishes meet the required standard
· Stay current with food trends and introduce innovative ideas
· Conduct menu costing and manage food costings effectively
· Control the departmental budget, ensuring expenditure remains within limits
· Ensure Cost of Sales (COS) aligns with budget expectations
· Enforce proper stock control and rotation practices
· Maintain and uphold all hygiene and food safety regulations
· Oversee accurate completion of requisitions and issue sheets
· Conduct weekly and month-end stock takes (with Stock Controller & Executive Chef)
· Maintain discipline and staff performance within the department
· Address disciplinary matters in conjunction with the Executive Chef and Resident Manager
· Report any kitchen equipment faults to Maintenance
· Assist in the training and development of kitchen and service staff
· Ensure staff appearance and hygiene standards are consistently upheld
Requirements:
· Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef
· Strong leadership and organisational skills
· Proven ability to manage budgets and food costings
· High standards of hygiene and kitchen management
· Passion for quality, creativity, and attention to detail
Additional Information:
· Live-in position (accommodation and meals provided)
· Possibility of shared accommodation – preferably male.
· Split shifts required, with a focus on quality and presentation across all meal services
· Candidates will be required to attend an extensive interview and practical cook-off
· Salary – R20000 neg
· Company offers 5% provident fund on your behalf.
· Paid Sundays and public holidays.
· 7 days off per month with 21 consecutive annual leave days.
Johan de Kock
CEDAR WOOD RECRUITMENT
johan@cedar-wood.co.za
078 235 6695