Head Chef

Royal Majestic Hotel, a luxury 5-star hotel in the heart of Rosebank, is seeking an experienced, passionate and commercially minded Head Chef to lead our culinary operation and deliver exceptional food quality and guest experiences across our restaurants, banqueting, events and hotel operations.

We are looking for a strong culinary leader who can manage a high-performing kitchen team, maintain 5-star standards, control food costs and consistently deliver outstanding cuisine.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall kitchen operation.
• Ensure consistently high 5-star food quality, presentation and hygiene standards.
• Develop menus and specials in line with the hotel's market and guest expectations.
• Manage food costs, portion control, stock levels, ordering and wastage.
• Lead, train, coach and develop the kitchen team.
• Plan and execute menus for restaurants, conferences, banquets, events and functions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and hotel hygiene standards.
• Monitor kitchen productivity, staffing and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with F&B and hotel management to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure quality and cost-effective purchasing.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections and maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• Drive creativity, consistency and continuous improvement within the culinary operation.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Head Chef / Executive Sous Chef, preferably within a 4- or 5-star hotel environment.
• Strong experience in banqueting, events, restaurant and high-volume hotel kitchens.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a diverse kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of food costings, stock control and kitchen budgeting.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong menu planning and culinary development skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining consistent quality.
• Relevant accredited culinary qualification.

We are looking for someone who can say:

“Give me the kitchen, the team and the standard — I will deliver exceptional food, control the costs and lead the operation.”

If you are an experienced culinary professional who is ready to lead a 5-star hotel kitchen, inspire a team and deliver consistently exceptional culinary standards, we want to hear from you.

Apply: hr@royalmajestichotel.co.za

Please submit your CV, a brief cover letter highlighting your culinary experience and achievements, and contactable references.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Location: In person