Executive Chef at The Capital Hotels Sandton, Gauteng

Command the Kitchen: Lead as Executive Chef at The Capital Hotels in Sandton!

Are you a culinary master ready to join a hotel group that’s reinventing hospitality from the ground up?

At The Capital Hotels, we believe the industry’s image is broken, and we’re fixing it through an extraordinary staff culture. We foster an environment where our team feels respected, appreciated, and secure. Our core philosophy is “doers, not managers.” This means we cut through red tape, recognize talent quickly, and reward success with fast promotions based on proven values: rigor, disciplined thought, and disciplined action.

If you’re a seasoned chef who is as passionate about operational excellence as you are about creating spectacular food, join us as our Executive Chef in the premium location of Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa.

The Opportunity: Executive Chef

The Executive Chef is the culinary leader responsible for all food production across our diverse outlets. This is a high-impact role that balances creativity, financial management, and hands-on supervision.

You will manage a dedicated team and oversee three crucial functional activities: supervision, food production, and administration.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Culinary Production: Leading all food production for the restaurant, conferences, banqueting, room service, and any other food outlets.
• Menu & Recipe Development: Developing and creatively costing menus and recipes that appeal to our discerning clientele while maintaining profitability.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensuring the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards are met across all operations.
• Team Management: Leading, mentoring, and delegating effectively to a kitchen team, setting the pace for a high-performance environment.

What We Need: The Culinary Leader

We’re looking for an experienced professional who can demonstrate a unique blend of creativity, financial acumen, and strong leadership.

Minimum Requirements & Expertise:

• Education: Matric and a Professional Qualification in Culinary Arts are essential.
• Experience: 3–5 years of previous Executive Chef experience within a 4 or 5-Star environment is required.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to create and cost menus as well as recipes and manage kitchen orders efficiently.
• Composure: A hands-on problem-solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure during high-volume service.
• Leadership & Values: Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to delegate effectively. You must be honest and trustworthy beyond approach, possess great attention to detail, and be a Team Player who leads by example.
• Mindset: Ability to think creatively and possess a proactive approach to kitchen management.

This is a permanent, full-time position in Sandton, offering a competitive salary of R40,000 to R45,000 per month, plus incentives.

If you’re ready to bring your culinary vision and disciplined leadership to a hotel group that values your expertise above all else, apply now!

Are you ready to redefine luxury dining in Sandton?

(Please Note: Should your application be successful and you reside outside of Sandton, relocation costs will be for your own expense.)