Head or Sous Chef | Boutique Hotel | Plettenberg Bay

📌𝗝𝗗 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is recruiting on behalf of a boutique hotel and restaurant in Plettenberg Bay, for an experienced 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗙 𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗙.

Our client is a well-established boutique hotel situated in Plettenberg Bay, offering a refined hospitality experience on the Garden Route. The property features a full restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a bar, a wine cellar and a wellness offering, set within beautifully manicured gardens and catering to discerning guests year-round.

The role will be filled at either Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef level depending on the successful candidate's experience and fit. In either case, the candidate will play a key role in maintaining and elevating culinary standards across all meal services within a close-knit kitchen team. The ideal candidate is already based in or genuinely looking to relocate to the Plettenberg Bay area.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀Oversee or support the day-to-day running of the kitchen across all meal services, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and hygiene standards.

Assist with or lead menu planning, development and seasonal updates in line with the restaurant's direction and style.

Lead kitchen operations and service when required; oversee preparation, production and service across all sections.

Train, mentor and motivate junior kitchen staff, maintaining a professional and well-organised team.

Assist with stock control, waste management and supplier ordering.𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀Solid experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant or hotel kitchen.

Strong culinary skills with a focus on quality, consistency and presentation across multiple meal services.

Ability to lead and mentor a kitchen team effectively.

Good organisational skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

Already based in or genuinely looking to relocate to the Plettenberg Bay area.

Passionate about food and committed to continuous improvement.𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆- On application.𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁- Full-time. Based in Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route.𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁: As soon as possible.➡️𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘- Although we appreciate all applications received, we will only reply to those candidates who have the background and experience required. Thank you.