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R360000 - R420000 Y Kingsley's Restaurant, Coffee Cafè & Cocktail Lounge

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Head Chef Opportunity at Kingsley's – Simon's Town

Take full command of a refined, high-performance kitchen

Kingsley's Restaurant is seeking a senior Head Chef to lead our culinary team with precision, creativity, and uncompromising standards. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who thrives under pressure, inspires excellence, and takes full ownership of kitchen operations.

Role Overview

You will oversee a two-shift kitchen team operating daily from:

  • Morning Shift: 07:00–15:00

  • Evening Shift: 14:00–22:00

(Maximum 45 hours/week)

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Full kitchen leadership and staff management across both shifts

  • Daily and weekly stock-taking, ordering, and balancing stock on hand

  • Portion control, waste management, and purchasing accountability

  • Impeccable presentation of every dish leaving the pass

  • Enforcing cleanliness, hygiene, and staff etiquette at all times

  • Food storage compliance and kitchen organisation

  • Disciplinary oversight and staff motivation

  • Daily reporting to the GM and Owner

  • Upholding Kingsley's standards of refinement, pace, and perfection

Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years senior-level experience in a high-volume, upmarket kitchen

  • Proven ability to lead without oversight, with initiative and discipline

  • Inventive, proactive mindset with a passion for culinary excellence

  • Exceptional presentation skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to drive and motivate staff to perform at peak levels

  • Calm, focused leadership under pressure

Trial Period

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to join the team for one week to demonstrate skill, leadership, and alignment with Kingsley's ethos.

To Apply

Please submit:

  • Full CV with previous appointments

  • References and contactable referees

  • All relevant certifications and qualifications

Apply via WhatsApp to:

Stuart:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R75,00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Work Location: In person

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Restaurant Head Chef - Fourways

Johannesburg, Gauteng Restaurant Staff

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Restaurant Head Chef - Bedfordview

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Restaurant Head Chef - Morningside

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Head Chef – High-End Restaurant – Cape Town

R300000 - R336000 Y HOSPITALITY JOBS AFRICA

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Lead and inspire a brigade of six chefs, ensuring consistency and excellence across all dishes.

Uphold the restaurant's reputation for refined, high-quality food presentation that sits just below fine dining, but with the precision and finesse of an international kitchen.

Drive menu development, seasonal innovation, and supplier relationships to maintain a cutting-edge, world-class offering.

Ensure smooth operations, cost control, stock management, and adherence to health and safety standards.

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-end restaurant environment.

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and manage a small, close-knit team.

Demonstrated ability to deliver upmarket, internationally influenced cuisine with impeccable attention to plating and presentation.

Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations, stock and cost controls, and supplier management.

A passion for culinary creativity, quality, and consistency.

Salary & Benefits

R25,000 – R28,000 per month, depending on experience.

Opportunity to head up the kitchen of a flagship restaurant in the heart of Cape Town.

Work in a stylish, central city location with a professional, supportive team.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a recent portfolio of dishes to Hospitality Jobs Africa.

Between 3 - 5 Years

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Restaurant / Bar Sous Chef - Bryanston

Johannesburg, Gauteng Restaurant Careers

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Sous Chef opportunity available at a reputable modern Restaurant / Bar in Bryanston. We are looking for individuals who have 5+ years of relevant experience in chef and kitchen management. Experience in a la carte food service is a must. Applicants should have comprehensive cooking skills and the ability to oversee a pass. Primary responsibilities will include food preparation, stock management, and kitchen administration. A strong grasp of food hygiene and food costing is necessary. Candidates must be able to lead a kitchen brigade effectively. Only experienced individuals with robust food quality control skills are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be hardworking and able to perform well under pressure. Salary R 15 - 20 K CTC. Quote Reference RA100 when applying.
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Restaurant / Bar Sous Chef - Bryanston

Johannesburg, Gauteng Restaurant Staff

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Restaurant / Bar Sous Chef - Bryanston

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Restaurant / Bar Sous Chef - Bryanston

Johannesburg, Gauteng Restaurant Careers

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Sous Chef opportunity available at a reputable modern Restaurant / Bar in Bryanston. We are looking for individuals who have 5+ years of relevant experience in chef and kitchen management. Experience in a la carte food service is a must. Applicants should have comprehensive cooking skills and the ability to oversee a pass. Primary responsibilities will include food preparation, stock management, and kitchen administration. A strong grasp of food hygiene and food costing is necessary. Candidates must be able to lead a kitchen brigade effectively. Only experienced individuals with robust food quality control skills are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be hardworking and able to perform well under pressure. Salary R 15 - 20 K CTC. Quote Reference RA100 when applying.

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