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🥝 Head Chef / Chef-Partner

Helderberg Personnel | somerset west, South-Africa | Posted June 23, 2026

Job Description

The purpose of this position will be to create and lead a new restaurant on site – either as an independent concept or under a suitable franchise brand in a partnership model where our client provides the capital and share in the profit.

The Opportunity

  • Develop and lead a new restaurant from the ground up.
  • Our client provides the capital investment for fit out, equipment and initial working capital.
  • You operate as Chef‑Partner, sharing in profits and upside.

Key Responsibilities

  • Concept development: menu, positioning, and overall guest experience.
  • Set up the kitchen: equipment specification, supplier selection, stock and cost control systems.
  • Lead daily kitchen operations: prep, service, quality, hygiene and food safety.
  • Build and manage a small, high performing kitchen team.
  • Work with our client on budgeting, pricing, financial controls and reporting.
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