Head Chef
Location
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Posted
June 12, 2026
5 * Boutique Hotel in the Garden Route (Plett I Knysna) is looking for a Head Chef responsible for overseeing kitchen staff and ensuring the quality of food items.
Duties:
Hiring and training staff to cook their dishes
Expediting orders to maintain a steady flow of dishes and creating dishes to add to the menu.
Planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities.
Modifying menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.
Estimating food requirements and food/labour costs.
Coordinate and prepare staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage in all kitchen areas according to occupancy.
Ensure the maximization of staff performance.
Coaching and performance evaluation to staff on an ongoing basis.
Identify training needs and the development of formal and informal training plans and the implementation of training sess...
Duties:
Hiring and training staff to cook their dishes
Expediting orders to maintain a steady flow of dishes and creating dishes to add to the menu.
Planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities.
Modifying menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.
Estimating food requirements and food/labour costs.
Coordinate and prepare staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage in all kitchen areas according to occupancy.
Ensure the maximization of staff performance.
Coaching and performance evaluation to staff on an ongoing basis.
Identify training needs and the development of formal and informal training plans and the implementation of training sess...