Description:
Position OverviewThe Head Chef is responsible for leading the culinary direction and daily kitchen operations for the Restaurant. This includes crafting seasonal menus, curating dishes that pair beautifully with the company wines, upholding high service standards, and shaping an exceptional dining experience that aligns with the restaurants brand of authentic, heartfelt cuisine.
Key Responsibilities:
Menu Development & Culinary Creativity
Develop and update seasonal menus featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Craft dishes specifically designed to pair with the companys wine portfolio and tasting experiences. Create specialty menus for: Summer/seasonal menus Date Night Experiences (4â??course shared menu) Sunset Rouge limited menus Canapé & wine pairing experiences Holiday or event offerings Kitchen Operations & Quality Control: Oversee all daily kitchen activities, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation standards. Maintain exceptional standards for platingreflecting the companys reputation for wellâ??presented, thoughtfully composed dishes. Ensure smooth service during lunch and dinner services Wine Estate Collaboration: Coordinate closely with: Company winemaker Tasting room team Sales and Marketing team Ensure coherence between food menus, wine tastings, pairings, and special events Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and lead all kitchen staff. Implement consistent training on: Latest techniques Wine pairing fundamentalsâ??pairing fundamentals Seasonal ingredient handling Plating disciplineâ??dining plating discipline Build a positive and high-performance kitchen culture Costing, Inventory & Supplier Management: Manage food costs while maintaining high-quality ingredients. Develop strong relationships with local farmers, producers, suppliers, and estate resources. Conduct stock control, ordering, waste management, and compliance documentation. Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with HACCP and food safety protocols. Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen areas. Conduct regular audits and adhere to all health regulations Guest Experience Support: Collaborate with FOH team to ensure seamless service delivery. Adapt menus to customer feedback (noting trends from Dine Plan and Tripadvisor). Contribute to storytelling around food, wine pairing, and company heritage. Required Skills & Experience:
Formal Culin
17 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za