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  • Posted: Jan 9, 2026
    Deadline: Feb 13, 2026
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  • Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates. Our Value proposition: The true value p...
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    Head Chef - Italian Pasta & Cuisine

    Purpose of the role: 

    • To ensure consistent quality, presentation and adherence to health, safety and hygiene standards while mentoring the kitchen staff and maintaining operational excellence.
    • The ideal candidate has a deep love for Italian cuisine, strong leadership skills, exceptional attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen.

    Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

    • Lead the kitchen operation with a strong focus on Italian cuisine, pasta dishes, desserts and traditional Italian meals
    • Demonstrate expert knowledge of pasta techniques, sauces, toppings and classic Italian preparations
    • Prepare, oversee and ensure consistent quality of pasta dishes, pizza toppings, desserts and other Italian menu items
    • Manage the kitchen team effectively through clear instruction, mentoring and delegation
    • Ensure strict adherence to health, safety and hygiene standards at all times
    • Control stock, rotate ingredients and manage inventory efficiently, ensuring all items are correctly labelled and stored
    • Develop, refine and maintain recipes and presentations in line with the restaurant’s standards
    • Work closely with management to plan menus, specials and seasonal offerings
    • Troubleshoot operational or culinary challenges and implement effective solutions
    • Lead by example with professional appearance, a strong work ethic and hands-on involvement in food preparation
    • Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure all tasks are completed to standard
    • Communicate professionally and consistently with all team members and management
    • Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performance kitchen culture

    Criteria

    • Proven experience as a senior chef in Italian cuisine with responsibility for pasta dishes, desserts and Italian meals
    • Minimum 5–7 years’ hands-on experience in high-quality or fine-dining Italian kitchens
    • Demonstrated expertise in pasta preparation, sauces, toppings and classic Italian dessert techniques
    • Experience managing a kitchen team including mentoring, delegation, stock control and operational oversight
    • Strong knowledge of health, safety and hygiene standards in professional kitchens
    • Formal culinary training, diploma or degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent is preferred
    • Additional Italian cuisine or specialised pasta certifications are an advantage
    • Passionate about Italian cuisine with pride, dedication and attention to detail in all culinary work
    • Energetic, organised and methodical with excellent time management skills
    • Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and team-building abilities
    • Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to maintain kitchen efficiency under pressure
    • Excellent communication and professional presentation at all times
    • Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively while maintaining high standards and consistency

    Closing Date: 2026-02-07

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Helderberg Personnel on webapp.placementpartner.com to apply

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