Head Chef

Head Chef – Luxury Lodge Eastern Cape

A prestigious Country House in Plettenberg Bay is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. This position is ideal for a creative culinary professional who thrives in a boutique hospitality environment, values fresh local ingredients, and has a passion for producing innovative, high‑quality cuisine.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Design and develop seasonal menus that showcase fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Prepare and present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special event menus to the highest standards.
• Lead, train, motivate, and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation, portion control, and presentation.
• Manage food costing, budgeting, and stock control to achieve financial ta...