HEAD CHEF | ESTABLISHED CITY HOTEL | DURBAN CBD
Kendrick Recruitment is searching for an experienced and hands-on Head Chef for a well-established, contemporary hotel in the heart of Durban, offering multiple dining concepts, a rooftop restaurant and bar, a terrace restaurant, and active conferencing and events facilities.
The property forms part of an established African hospitality group, with a brand philosophy built around fresh, creative and seasonal cuisine. This is a high-volume, operationally demanding role across restaurant, banqueting, conferencing and room service, and requires a candidate who thrives in this environment.
Please note: Candidates must already be based in Durban. Relocation will not be considered for this role.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
⢠Formal culinary qualification from a recognised institution
⢠Minimum 4 to 5 yearsâ experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a hotel environment
⢠Proven experience managing banqueting and conference catering (essential)
⢠Strong knowledge of food cost control and kitchen financial management
⢠Solid leadership experience managing medium to large kitchen teams
⢠Ability to perform in a structured, high-demand operational environment
⢠Professional, disciplined and detail-oriented
⢠Stable career history with contactable references
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
⢠Full oversight of all kitchen operations across restaurant, banqueting, conferencing and room service
⢠Menu planning and implementation across all service areas
⢠Food cost management, stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships
⢠Strict compliance with hygiene, food safety and regulatory standards (HACCP)
⢠Full team management including scheduling, training and performance
⢠Close collaboration with food and beverage and sales teams to execute conferences, events and group bookings
⢠Contribution to departmental budgeting, forecasting and financial performance
PACKAGE
Gross Salary: R40,000 per month
Pension: Old Mutual â 6% company contribution with 6% employee contribution
Medical Aid: Discovery â 50% company contribution for employee and immediate dependants (optional)
Live-out position