Executive chef

Capsicum Culinary Studio • Johannesburg, Gauteng • Posted July 05, 2026

About the Role

The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall management and operation of the kitchen department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food products, maintaining food safety standards, controlling costs, managing staff, and driving culinary innovation in line with the establishment's objectives and brand standards.

Job Purpose:


The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall management and operation of the kitchen department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food products, maintaining food safety standards, controlling costs, managing staff, and driving culinary innovation in line with the establishment's objectives and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities:


Kitchen Operations Management



  • Oversee the daily operations of all kitchen departments.

  • Ensure the consistent production and presentation of high-quality food.

  • Develop and implement kitchen policies, procedures, and standards.