Executive Chef

Recruiter: Phoenix Recruitment

Job : JHB
001117/DB

Date posted: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Location: Umhlanga , South Africa

Salary: Monthly

Large luxury Hotel based in Umhlanga is looking for an Executive Chef
. The Executive Chef is responsible for all food production in the restaurant, conferences and banqueting, room service and any other food outlets
. This includes developing and costing menus
, orders and recipe development
, while maintaining the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards
. The position is primarily concerned with three main functional activities:
supervision
, food production and administration
. The Executive Chef will manage a team beneath him/her.

• Matric
• Professional Qualification in Culinary Arts
• 3 – 5 Years previous Executive Chef experience in a 4/5
  * environment
• Able to create and cost menus as well as recipes
• Hands‑on Problem‑Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel
• Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
• Great attention to detail
• Presentable/Professional appearance and well spoken
• Team Player who leads by example
• Proactive in approach
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills and ability to delegate effectively
• Think creatively

Please note that relocation costs will be for your own expense should your application be successful and you reside outside of the city where the Hotel is located.