Head Chef | Asian-Inspired Restaurant | St Francis | Lb

Head Chef | Asian-Inspired Restaurant | St Francis Location: St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape Salary: Negotiable – DOE Accommodation: Not Provided Kendrick Recruitment is looking for a creative and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a high-end Asian-inspired restaurant in St Francis. This role requires a culinary visionary with strong leadership, menu development skills, and a passion for delivering authentic, innovative, and beautifully presented Asian cuisine . Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the entire kitchen, ensuring operational excellence Develop and design menus that showcase Asian cuisine and innovation Prepare and present dishes to the highest standards Supervise, mentor, and inspire the kitchen team to achieve consistency and creativity Manage stock, ordering, suppliers, and food cost controls Ensure strict adherence to hygiene, safety, and kitchen procedures Collaborate with management to elevate the overall guest dining experience Requirements: Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-end Asian or fine-dining restaurant Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management abilities Creativity and flair in menu development and presentation Strong organisational, operational, and financial skills Passion for Asian cuisine and attention to detail Ability to maintain consistency in a high-pressure kitchen environment Package & Benefits: Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience Opportunity to lead a professional, high-profile kitchen team Work in an inspiring, premium restaurant environment

Location: St Francis, Eastern Cape, ZA

Posted Date: 10/25/2025