Head Chef

Job Mail • 8 days ago
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Salary
≈ $10k – $22k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (South Africa)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
jobmail.co.za • HQ: Pretoria, South Africa • Job Boards & Aggregators • Est. 1997
We are looking for a hands-on chef with proven head chef experience, who can coach a kitchen team while keeping food quality, costs, and hygiene standards firmly in check in a remote lodge environment.

Core Criteria:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Head Chef position
  • Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts and/or Hospitality Management
  • Excellent culinary skills and sound knowledge of food preparation methods
  • Experience preparing vegetarian and special dietary meals
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and training abilities
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations
  • Computer literate
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Valid Food Handling Certificate and First Aid Certificate (advantageous)
Core Responsibilities:
  • Lead and supervise all kitchen operations and food preparation
  • Ensure meals are prepared to set recipes and company standards
  • Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and service
  • Monitor portion control and food costs to keep waste to a minimum
  • Train and mentor kitchen staff in preparation techniques and the company food philosophy
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations
  • Conduct regular hygiene audits and keep kitchens, fridges, and storerooms clean and organised
  • Assist with stock control, stock takes, and food ordering
  • Work closely with the Food and Beverage team to continually improve the guest dining experience
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