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Complex Executive Chef
The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts
Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 🇿🇦 South Africa
Posted about 3 hours ago (21 Oct 2026) Updated about 3 hours ago
Job Description
The Complex Executive Chef leads culinary operations for The Capital Hotels, overseeing menu creation, food preparation and kitchen staff management. The chef ensures high‑quality dining experiences, controls food costs and maintains strict hygiene standards across all outlets.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Culinary diploma or degree from a recognized institution
- • Minimum 5 years experience as an executive chef in upscale hotel or resort settings
- • Strong leadership, creativity and menu development abilities
- • In‑depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Oversee all kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality
- • Design, update and price menus reflecting seasonal ingredients and guest preferences
- • Manage food costing, inventory control and supplier relationships
- • Lead, train and schedule culinary team members
- • Ensure compliance with health, safety and food hygiene regulations