Head Chef
Job Description
Join Our Culinary Team as Head Chef!
Are you a talented culinary professional with a passion for food and team leadership? We are seeking a dedicated Head Chef to support our kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. You will supervise the kitchen team, support menu execution, and maintain a smooth, efficient kitchen environment under the guidance of the Executive Chef.
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The ideal candidate is a skilled and creative culinary professional with proven experience in kitchen operations and team supervision. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this individual consistently upholds high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation, while supporting menu execution and fostering a collaborative team environment. Adaptable and detail-oriented, the candidate is passionate about delivering outstanding dining experiences and effectively managing daily kitchen activities in alignment with the Executive Chef’s vision.
Why Race Coast KZN?
At Race Coast KZN, we blend sport, culture, and lifestyle into a vibrant experience for guests and staff. Our venue is more than a racecourse—it’s a hub for events, tourism, and entertainment. We’re committed to creating memorable experiences, and we want you to help make it happen.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared and presented to the highest standards.
- Support the Executive Chef in menu execution and event delivery.
- Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating for restaurants, race days, and special events.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and occupational health standards.
- Assist with inventory management, stock rotation, and minimising wastage.
- Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to foster teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service.
- Maintain accurate records of recipes, stock, and compliance documentation.
- Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.
What You’ll Need
- Degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, or Hospitality Management.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a senior kitchen role, preferably in multi-outlet or event-driven environments.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and OHS regulations.
- Proven ability to supervise and develop kitchen teams.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to culinary excellence.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
- Clear criminal record.
What We’re Looking For
- Skilled, creative, and adaptable culinary professional with a passion for food and quality.
- Strong team leadership and mentoring abilities, with a collaborative approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to support the Executive Chef’s vision.
- Initiative and responsibility to step up and lead when required.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Dynamic Environment: Be part of a vibrant team at one of KwaZulu Natal’s most iconic venues.
- Innovation at the Forefront: Work with the latest technology in a fast-paced, exciting environment.
- Career Growth: We believe in nurturing talent and offering opportunities for growth and development.
Ready to Join the Adventure?
If you’re passionate about food and want to lead a talented culinary team, we’d love to hear from you.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to
Closing Date: Tuesday, 09th December 2025
Disclaimer
Should you not hear from us four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. The company reserves the right to not fill the position should a suitable candidate not be found.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Job Description
Join Race Coast KZN as Talent Acquisition Specialist – Be Part of Our Exciting Journey!
Are you a Talent Acquisition Specialist looking for a big opportunity? Race Coast KZN is searching for a dynamic and resourceful professional to join our busy team. The ideal incumbent should be professional, proactive, accurate and creative.
We’re seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team! If you’re passionate about finding top talent, building strong partnerships, and driving recruitment excellence, this is your opportunity. You’ll manage end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Bring your creativity, energy, and strategic insight to shape our people strategy and help us attract the best in the industry.
Why Race Coast KZN?
At Race Coast KZN, we’re redefining the world of racing by blending sport, culture, and lifestyle into an all-inclusive experience. Our premises is more than a racecourse; it’s a vibrant destination for events, tourism, and entertainment. We’re on a mission to create unforgettable memories for our guests, and we want you to be part of this thrilling journey.
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What You’ll Do
- 1. Recruitment Strategy & Planning
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and role requirements.
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
- Support workforce planning initiatives and talent pipeline development.
- Sourcing & Candidate Attraction
- Utilize multiple sourcing channels (job boards, social media, networks, referrals).
- Build and maintain talent pools for current and future hiring needs.
- Conduct targeted outreach for hard-to-fill roles.
- Screening & Selection
- Review applications and CVs to shortlist suitable candidates.
- Conduct phone, virtual, or in-person interviews.
- Administer and evaluate pre-employment assessments as needed.
- Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
- Promote the company’s employer brand to attract top talent.
- Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and recruitment drives.
- Stakeholder Management
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and selection criteria.
- Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, market trends, and talent insights.
- Maintain effective communication with candidates and internal stakeholders.
- Administrative & Compliance
- Manage the applicant tracking system and maintain accurate recruitment records.
- Prepare and extend job offers, negotiate employment terms, and facilitate onboarding.
- Ensure recruitment processes comply with labor laws, EE policies, and internal procedures.
- Reporting & Analytics
- Track and report on recruitment metrics, KPIs, and hiring trends.
- Provide insights to improve recruitment strategies and reduce time-to-fill.
- Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated on recruitment trends, sourcing tools, and best practices.
- Suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
- Any other such duties that might be required.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field is typically required (required).
- South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) – (Advantageous)
- Psychometrist (Advantageous)
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite) with web development skills (required).
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Track record of successful recruitment campaigns.
- A clear criminal and credit record.
What We’re Looking For
- A minimum of two (3) + years’ experience in a similar role (required).
- A meticulous individual with a keen eye for detail and excellent organizational, administrative and time management skills.
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives under pressure and takes initiative.
- Knowledge of the sports, culture and lifestyle sector.
- Flexible with the adaptability to multitask.
- Ability to work with little to no supervision.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in the completion of tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, where teamwork is essential.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing demands.
- A professional who consistently meets deadlines.
- A professional who is creative and innovative.
- A professional who values discretion understands the importance of confidentiality, honesty and reliability.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Dynamic Environment: Be part of a vibrant team at one of Durban’s most iconic venues.
- Innovation at the Forefront: Work with the latest technology in a fast-paced, exciting environment.
- Career Growth: We believe in nurturing talent and offering opportunities for growth and development.
Ready to Join the Adventure?
If you’re passionate about Digital Strategy and Content and want to be part of a vibrant, ever-growing team, we’d love to hear from you.
Food & Beverage Team Leader (Springfield Bunny Bar)
Job Description
Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Food & Beverage Team Leader at our Phoenix Branch in Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting food and beverage management and team. This include health and safety management, facility, kitchen and stock management. Adhere to departmental and company policies, procedures and reporting. Ensure food and beverage attacks, retains and provide best dining experience.
With Hollywoodbets You Will:
Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.
You Bring:
- Experience within food and beverage industry.
- Understanding food and controls
- Supervisory experience
A Bonus To Have:
- Relevant Diploma, Degree or NQF 4 Learnership.
- Valid driver’s license.
What You’ll Do For The Branch:
- Ensure internal Food and Beverage processes are followed.
- Ensuring that the Food and Beverage Department is adequately staffed for the shift.
- Responsible for requesting front of house stock (Kitchen stock, bar stock, etc.) Manage and account for Food and Beverage inventory such as cutlery and crockery.
- Ensuring that the GAAP/POS system is always up and running during operational hours.
- Observing and evaluating staff and work procedures to ensure quality standards service.
- Submitting stock requisitions to the Storeman to request front of house stock.
- Conducting a stock count after the shift and completing a stock reconciliation in order to report on and account for variances.
- Ensure order numbers for any department purchase are requested daily.
- Ensure time management system is updated per team member daily.
- Ensuring that all wastages and breakages during shift are disclosed and accounted for.
- Ensuring staff meal purchases are being recorded and checking up on issuing to verify the content and quantity.
- Ensuring cash management processes are followed.
- Ensuring shortages are addressed and recovered.
- Rostering of staff taking into account busy periods, events, operating hours to ensure that the Food and Beverage shift is sufficiently staffed and able to meet operational requirements.
- Management of staff in terms of conduct, discipline and performance. Complete disciplinary actions/poor performance process when required.
- Ensuring superior customer service and customer experience.
- Ensuring timeous submission of daily, weekly, monthly Food and Beverage reports.
- Conduct a meeting before the shift starts to direct the team and provide them with daily briefing.
- Time management of waitrons/bartenders.
- Working closely with Food and Beverage Branch Manager to enquire about customer experience and areas of improvement to ensure that Food and Beverage experience attracts and retains customers.
- Any other ad hoc duties that might be required.
What You’ll Bring To The Team:
- Good communication and Interpersonal skills.
- Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to show initiative at all times.
- High ethical standards and must be reliable at all times.
- Impressive people management and reporting skills.
So, are you ready to level up, learn and perform at your best? Apply now!
Please note only candidates who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.