Head Chef Restaurant jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape
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- Balance RestoredCape Town, Western Cape
- 5 years in professional kitchens, including 2 years as head chef or senior sous chef.
- Planning, costing and developing menus and specials in line with the…
- NoNameHGCape Town, Western Cape
- Controlling and directing the food preparation process.
- Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer.
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- Kleinsky'sCape Town, Western Cape
- This is a full-time on-site role based in Constantia for a Head Chef at Kleinsky's.
- Responsible for ensuring the is run efficiently and professionally and…
- Radisson Hotel GroupCape Town, Western Cape 8001
- Supports the smooth running of the kitchen department, where all aspects of the guest dining experience throughout the whole Hotel are delivered to the highest…
- Radisson Hotel GroupCape Town, Western Cape 8001
- Supports the smooth running of the kitchen department, where all aspects of the guest dining experience throughout the whole Hotel are delivered to the highest…
- Fast paced restaurantNorthern Suburbs, Western Cape
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen.
- Manage, train, and motivate kitchen staff.
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- FlorentinCape Town, Western Cape
- Culinary qualification or recognised professional chef training preferred.
- Commercially minded with a good understanding of restaurant profitability.
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- PAN CollectionCape Town, Western Cape 8001
- Monitor quality control and ensure compliance with the restaurant’s service standards.
- Proven experience in kitchen leadership, staff training and managing busy…
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- The BarnMowbray, Western Cape
- Senior Sous Chef required with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
- Must be capable of managing the hot pass under pressure while maintaining…
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- Dharma CreationsCape Town, Western Cape 8001
- Development and capturing of new recipes.
- Be active cost controlling and maintain of food cost.
- Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all…
- Maritime Finance PTY LtdSea Point, Western Cape
- Memorable, they also work hard to develop their team members by providing them with all the necessary tools to be successful in their careers with us.
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- Tsebo GroupBellville, Western Cape
- The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, driving culinary excellence, managing food cost controls, and delivering…
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- Feedem RecruitmentMelkbosstrand, Western Cape
- Previous chef background preparing variety of food is a requirement.
- The Chef, will be responsible for guiding the kitchen staff perform to efficiently, whilst…
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- Tsebo GroupCape Town, Western Cape
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- Constantia RestaurantSouthern Suburbs, Western Cape
- Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position.
- A love and understanding of food.
- Proven experience and contactable references.
- Career Growth, Hospitality RecruitmentCape Town, Western Cape 8001
- Previous experience in restaurant management and hospitality.
- Recruit, interview and train staff to follow restaurant procedures.
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Job Post Details
Head Chef – Cape Town CBD (Ref: Head Chef)
Balance Restored
Cape Town, Western Cape
R20 000 - R25 000 a month
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Permanent
Head Chef – Cape Town CBD (Ref: Head Chef)
Balance Restored
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Cape Town, Western Cape
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R20 000 - R25 000 a month
Job details
R20 000 - R25 000 a month
Permanent
Cape Town, Western Cape
Full job description
Head Chef – Cape Town CBD (Ref: Head Chef)
Your menu. Your brigade. Your pass. Let's cook.
A vibrant city-centre restaurant and bar is looking for a Head Chef who leads from the pass, runs a clean, organised and respectful kitchen, and takes serious pride in consistency. You will shape the menu, build the brigade and hit your food cost without ever compromising on the plate. Immediate start.
The essentials
- Location: Cape Town CBD, on-site
- Salary: R20 000 – R25 000 per month
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Reports to: General Manager and COO
- Team: Kitchen brigade of about 10
- Start: As soon as possible
What you will own
- Planning, costing and developing menus and specials in line with the restaurant's concept
- Recipe specs, portion sizes and plating standards, with every plate checked at the pass
- Recruiting, rostering, training and developing the brigade, and running pre-service briefings
- Ordering, receiving, storage, FIFO stock rotation and regular stock takes
- Food cost % on target, waste tracked and reduced, and suppliers managed on price and quality
- Full food safety compliance, including R638: temperature logs, cleaning schedules and allergen controls
- Passing health inspections and audits, and keeping equipment well maintained
What you bring
- A culinary diploma or equivalent (e.g. City & Guilds or an NQF-aligned qualification)
- 5 years in professional kitchens, including 2 years as head chef or senior sous chef
- Kitchen leadership
- Menu costing and stock control
- A food safety / HACCP-based hygiene certificate
- Experience with menu costing and stock systems, and spreadsheets
- English and Afrikaans
- Pride in a clean, organised, respectful and consistent kitchen, with a guest-first attitude, teamwork, honesty, reliability and calm under pressure
Bonus points: experience opening a kitchen or relaunching a menu, and first aid.
Why you will want this: creative input on menus and specials, a permanent role leading a brigade of about 10, and a clean, organised and respectful kitchen culture. 15 days' annual leave.
Good to know: shift work across service periods, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, in a hot, busy kitchen that involves lifting stock and equipment. There are three interview rounds, virtual and in person, with feedback within 5 days.
Ready to run the pass?
How to apply: Send your CV and two contactable references to Recruit@balancerestored.net, quoting reference Head Chef, by 30 November 2026.
Email: Recruit@balancerestored.net
Pay: R20 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
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