Head Chef l -Energy Bar & Kitchen | Kloof

Head Chef

High-Energy Destination Bar & Kitchen | Kloof Street, Cape Town

We’re looking for a bold, creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen of one of Cape Town’s busiest and most talked-about venues, right on Kloof Street — the city’s leading food and nightlife strip. This is not a quiet kitchen role. It’s loud, fast, creative, and relentlessly busy.

The kitchen delivers funky, elevated comfort food built for big services, bold flavours, and guests who come hungry and leave talking about it.

The Role

You’ll take full ownership of the kitchen, driving menu creativity, execution, and team performance, while working closely with front of house to create a seamless, high-energy guest experience in a packed venue.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a high-volume kitchen in a fast-paced Kloof Street destination
• Creating flavour-forward, modern menus with an elevated edge
• Delivering consistent, high-quality food during intense services
• Building, training, and motivating a strong kitchen team
• Collaborating closely with FOH to ensure flow, timing, and guest connection
• Managing food costs, stock, wastage, and suppliers
• Upholding exceptional standards of hygiene, organisation, and prep
• Keeping the food exciting, relevant, and in tune with the venue’s energy

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Head Chef or strong Senior Sous experience in busy venues
• A love for bold food and high-energy service
• Calm leadership under pressure
• Strong people skills and kitchen presence
• Hands-on, detail-driven, and commercially aware
• Someone who thrives in a packed room and fast-paced environment

Why This Role?

• Prime Kloof Street location with constant foot traffic
• One of Cape Town’s busiest hospitality environments
• Creative freedom within a well-loved concept
• A young, energetic team and great service culture
• Competitive salary, based on experience

If you live for the buzz of a full room, love pushing flavour, and want to lead a kitchen where energy and food go hand in hand — this role is for you.