HEAD CHEF | LUXURY HOTEL & SPA | SANDTON Salary: R35;000 Live-In Position Driver’s Licence Required (vehicles on property) Work Cycle: 3 weeks on / 1 week off Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly creative and driven Head Chef to join a luxury hotel & spa based in Sandton. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader with strong 5-star hotel or lodge experience who is passionate about innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. Please note: During the pre-opening phase, the successful candidate may be required to work in Johannesburg on a part-time basis, with accommodation in JHB at the candidate’s own expense. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead and manage a small kitchen team of 5–7 staff • Deliver exceptional 5-star dining experiences in a luxury hotel & spa environment • Create innovative, seasonal, and creative menus with strong attention to detail • Maintain high culinary standards across all meal periods • Be actively involved in all kitchen operations in a hands-on capacity • Manage food cost controls, stock, and ordering processes • Ensure strict hygiene, safety, and kitchen compliance standards are maintained • Work closely with management to align culinary offerings with hotel & spa concept and guest experience • Support sustainability initiatives, including full use of the on-site grow zone • Engage with local community initiatives as part of the property ethos REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 5-star luxury hotel, lodge, or boutique property experience essential • Strong leadership experience managing a small kitchen team (5–7 staff) • Highly creative with a passion for innovative, modern cuisine • Driven, energetic, and hands-on approach to leadership • Strong understanding of sustainability and farm-to-table concepts • Ability to perform well in a pre-opening and evolving environment • Driver’s licence essential (vehicles available on property) • Willingness to travel/work in Johannesburg during pre-opening phase PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Market-related salary: R35;000 • Live-in accommodation provided • Opportunity to be part of a new luxury hotel & spa opening • Exposure to sustainability-driven, farm-to-table culinary operations • Work cycle: 3 weeks on / 1 week off
