Executive Chef

COREcruitment · Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Location

Cape Town

Job Type

Full-Time

Posted

June 11, 2026

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef to spearhead the culinary launch of an exciting new luxury lifestyle dining concept opening in Cape Town!
We are seeking a culinary leader with a strong background in high-end restaurants or luxury lifestyle venues. The successful candidate will be an Italian and Mediterranean cuisine specialist with the vision, creativity, and operational expertise required to build a restaurant from pre-opening through to becoming one of the city's premier dining destinations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the culinary development and pre-opening journey of a new luxury lifestyle restaurant
Develop innovative Italian and Mediterranean-inspired offerings that differentiate the concept within the market
Oversee all pre-opening kitchen planning, equipment selection, supplier sourcing, and operational setup
Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing culinary brigade
Establish kitchen sys...
        

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