Head Chef
Farm-Style Dining & Experiential Venue | Gauteng Countryside
Not your typical kitchen. Not your typical role.
Set within a beautiful, nature-driven, multi-experience venue, this is a space where food, creativity, and experience come together — from relaxed café dining to elevated, shared-table moments and large-scale events.
We’re looking for a Head Chef who can lead, create, and grow — someone who understands that food here is not just about the plate, but about the entire experience.
The Opportunity
This is more than a Head Chef role.
- You will step into a kitchen with strong foundations and real potential, with the opportunity to:Shape menus across multiple dining styles
- Bring a farm-to-table, seasonal mindset to life
- Develop your team and build a strong kitchen culture
- Contribute to the growth and evolution of the offering
- Be part of a venue that is constantly evolving creatively
This is a role for someone who wants to grow into something bigger.
The Role
- Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple outlets
- Drive menu development with a seasonal, produce-led approachMaintain consistency, quality, and speed across all service styles
- Manage and mentor a diverse kitchen teamOversee stock, cost control, and supplier relationships
- Execute high-volume service as well as events and functions
- Ensure strong collaboration between kitchen and front of house
What You Bring
- A passion for fresh, simple, ingredient-driven food
- Ability to work across different dining formats — from casual to more refined experiences
- Strong leadership with the ability to manage, guide, and hold a team accountable
- Calm under pressure — able to deliver during both service and events
- A creative mindset with the ability to evolve menus and concepts
- Solid understanding of cost control and kitchen operations
What Success Looks Like
- Food that is consistent, fresh, and aligned to the environment
- A kitchen team that is motivated, structured, and performing
- Smooth execution across café, terrace, and event offerings
- Menus that evolve seasonally and keep guests coming back
- Strong cost control without compromising quality
