Executive Chef

COREcruitment • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • Posted June 11, 2026

Location Cape Town, Western Cape

Job Type Full-Time

Category Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Posted June 11, 2026

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef to spearhead the culinary launch of an exciting new luxury lifestyle dining concept opening in Cape Town!
We are seeking a culinary leader with a strong background in high-end restaurants or luxury lifestyle venues. The successful candidate will be an Italian and Mediterranean cuisine specialist with the vision, creativity, and operational expertise required to build a restaurant from pre-opening through to becoming one of the city's premier dining destinations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the culinary development and pre-opening journey of a new luxury lifestyle restaurant
Develop innovative Italian and Mediterranean-inspired offerings that differentiate the concept within the market
Oversee all pre-opening kitchen planning, equipment selection, supplier sourcing, and operational setup
Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing culinary brigade
Establish kitchen sys...
            

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