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Executive Chef

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Luxury Hospitality Destination | Hout Bay, Cape Town

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Presented by Crawford & Carruthers Inc.

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Some kitchens serve meals. Others create destinations.

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Nestled against the dramatic backdrop of Hout Bay, an exclusive luxury hospitality destination is entering an exciting new chapter.

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Built around personalised service and authentic South African hospitality, the property is creating a culinary experience that is every bit as memorable as the setting itself. From relaxed harvest-style lunches to beautifully curated à la carte dining and bespoke guest experiences, every meal is designed to tell a story.

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Crawford & Carruthers Inc. has been exclusively retained to identify an exceptional Executive Chef who will shape the culinary vision of this growing operation.

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This is a rare opportunity for a chef who enjoys building, leading and cooking—not simply managing from behind a desk.

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The Opportunity

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Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and leading the entire culinary operation.

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While this is an Executive Chef position, it remains a genuinely hands-on role. You'll lead service from the kitchen, mentor your brigade, develop seasonal menus, implement systems and create memorable dining experiences that become a defining part of every guest's stay.

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As the operation grows, so too will your team and your influence.

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Key Responsibilities

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You will be responsible for:

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Leading all day-to-day culinary operations
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Remaining actively involved in food preparation and service
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Designing and developing seasonal breakfast, lunch and dinner menus
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Showcasing modern South African cuisine through locally sourced ingredients
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Creating exceptional guest dining experiences across multiple settings
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Building, mentoring and developing the kitchen brigade
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Recruiting future members of the culinary team
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Implementing kitchen SOPs and operational standards
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Managing recipe costing, food costing and menu engineering
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Overseeing purchasing, stock control and supplier relationships
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Implementing food inventory systems, including MarketMan
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Driving consistency, quality and presentation across every service
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Maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and food safety
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The Ideal Candidate

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We're searching for someone who combines culinary creativity with operational excellence.

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You are passionate about South African produce, thrive in boutique hospitality environments and enjoy leading from the front.

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You'll ideally bring:

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Executive Chef experience, or be a highly accomplished Head Chef ready for the next step
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Experience within luxury boutique hotels, country retreats, luxury lodges or destination restaurants
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Strong commercial understanding of food costing and menu engineering
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Experience implementing kitchen systems and operational procedures
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Outstanding leadership and mentoring ability
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A calm, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
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Genuine passion for seasonal cooking and locally sourced ingredients
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Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
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What Success Looks Like

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Within your first 12 months, you will have:

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Established the property's culinary identity
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Developed seasonal breakfast, lunch and dinner menus
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Successfully implemented comprehensive kitchen SOPs
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Introduced effective recipe costing and inventory management systems
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Implemented the food component within MarketMan
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Built and developed a high-performing kitchen brigade
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Delivered consistently exceptional guest dining experiences
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Positioned the culinary offering as one of the property's defining strengths
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The Offer

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Location: Hout Bay, Cape Town

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Salary: Circa R70,000 per month (dependent on experience)

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Start Date: Immediate

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About Crawford & Carruthers Inc.

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At Crawford & Carruthers Inc., we specialise in introducing exceptional hospitality professionals to some of the world's most distinctive luxury hotels, lodges, resorts and hospitality destinations.

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If you are passionate about creating unforgettable dining experiences and are ready to build something truly special, we would love to hear from you.

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