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Head Chef

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Hospitality
Reference: CPT006541/CS

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Employer: Persona Staff

Head Chef / Chef-PartnerHospitality | Restaurant OperationsSomerset WestPermanent Our client, a well-established commodities company, is launching a new restaurant at its recently acquired Somerset West premises and is seeking an experienced Head Chef / Chef-Partner to lead and develop this venture.This opportunity is suited to a hands-on culinary professional with a strong operational background and an entrepreneurial mindset, looking to take ownership of a new restaurant concept within a profit-share partnership model.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute the menu, culinary concept, and overall guest experience
Take full responsibility for kitchen operations, including quality, consistency, and food safety standards
Manage food costs, stock control, supplier relationships, and procurement
Recruit, lead, and develop the kitchen team
Drive innovation through seasonal menus, events, and function offerings
Ensure efficient day-to-day operations aligned to profitability and performance targets

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Sous Chef
Strong understanding of cost control, kitchen management, and operational efficiency
Ability to build and manage a kitchen team within a new operation
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ownership of a business unit
Comfortable operating within a partnership / profit-share structure
Experience in functions, hospitality groups, or hotel/lodge environments advantageous.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Send your CV to craig@personastaff.co.za
Persona Staff (PTY) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant.

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About Persona Staff

Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
PERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.

To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job