Head Chef
Location
knysna, western cape
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Hospitality & Leisure
Posted
June 06, 2026
General
- Lead the kitchen team to provide meals of a consistent high quality
- Management of stock orders / stock rotation / regular stock takes in order to ensure gross profit targets are met and that guests receive the best quality possible
- Recipe development bringing in new ideas in keeping with the Turbines food style (Island Café & Gastro Pub)
- Costing, implementing and training on existing and new recipes
- Overseeing equipment to ensure bigger items are serviced & that the kitchen has sufficient equipment to operate at maximum capacity
- Supplier relations working with the F & B Administrator to develop relationships with all suppliers ensuring that you are informed of all new stock items / specials / best quality produce. Must be able to negotiate best prices and explore new options, but at the same time taking into consideration existing supplier relationships.
- Guest liaison especially when it comes to s...