Head Chef | Luxury Wine Estate | Franschhoek, Western Cape | SS

NOW HIRING: Head Chef | Luxury Wine Estate | Franschhoek, Western Cape

About the Opportunity

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced, creative and highly skilled Head Chef to lead the culinary team at a prestigious luxury wine estate in Franschhoek, Western Cape.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fine dining, exceptional leadership skills and a passion for creating innovative, high-quality cuisine. This role requires a hands-on professional who can maintain outstanding culinary standards while ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Develop and execute innovative seasonal menus highlighting fresh, locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.
• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team to maintain high culinary standards.
• Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
• Collaborate with management on menu development, special events and unique dining experiences.
• Maintain operational efficiency while encouraging creativity and innovation.
• Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional fine dining experiences.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef within a fine dining restaurant, luxury hotel or prestigious wine estate.
• Formal culinary qualification or equivalent professional training.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of modern culinary techniques, menu planning and food presentation.
• Experience managing kitchen budgets, food costings, stock control and suppliers.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Creative, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering memorable dining experiences.
• A hands-on leadership approach with a commitment to staff development and operational excellence.

Package

• Salary: R50,000 – R60,000 per month, negotiable depending on experience.
• Live-out position.
• Location: Franschhoek, Western Cape.

For further information or to apply for this position, please contact:simone@Apply Below

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.