Executive Chef | Accor Hotel
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : January 29, 2026
About the Role
The Executive Chef provides elite culinary leadership, overseeing kitchen operations and menu innovation across luxury hospitality units. Utilizing SAP for complex procurement and Oracle for labor management, this leader ensures 100% compliance with international health and safety standards. Their role is critical in mitigating operational risk through precise food cost analysis and leveraging data to optimize kitchen productivity and guest satisfaction.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
- Diploma from a reputable Hospitality Management / Culinary school preferred
- Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage
- Minimum 5 years of experience in managing food production & culinary operations in a hotel gained from working in key cities / resorts destinations globally
- Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
- Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
- High degree of professionalism with sound human resources management and business acumen capabilities
Competencies
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
- Good communication and customer contact skills
- Results and service oriented with an eye for details
- Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
- A team player & builder
- A motivator & self-starter
- Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
Career Growth & Education
A Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is the preferred academic foundation for this executive path. Professionals often advance to Group Executive Chef or Food and Beverage Director roles by completing advanced bootcamps in hospitality finance and leadership. Specialized certifications in global cuisines and sustainable sourcing through professional workshops provide a pathway to senior consultancy roles in the international luxury tourism sector.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries for Executive Chefs range from R45,000 to R85,000, bolstered by performance-based bonuses. High-earning chefs should focus on professional wealth management and offshore investment diversification to protect their long-term capital.
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