Chef

Tsebo Solutions Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group in Cape Town seeks a dynamic Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations, uphold Q PRO hygiene standards, and lead menu development for daily service and events.

The role requires strong leadership, staff training, cost awareness, and a passion for delivering high-quality cuisine while staying current with market trends.

Qualifications

• Matric and tertiary qualification in Culinary Studies and upmarket cooking skills.
• Previous experience in a similar position is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Implement innovative ideas on meals and functions.
• Oversee and monitor the quality of food and its presentation.
• Manage and train staff.
• Quality and quantity controls on all food products.
• Keep updated on market trends and respond effectively.
• Perform other duties as requested by management within reason.
• Ensure staff are familiar with the day's requirements.
• Provide culinary direction positively and impactfully.
• Run the kitchen operation with a passionate business interest beyond the kitchen.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer centric

Initiative

Organising/planning

Productivity

Cost awareness

Computer literacy

Business acumen

Education

Matric and tertiary qualification in Culinary Studies & Upmarket Cooking Skills

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen – Q PRO specific


• Implement new, innovative, and creative ideas(on meals and functions)


• Oversee and monitor the quality of food and presentation thereof


• Manage & train staff


• Quality & quantity controls on all food products.


• Keeping an update of market trends and reacting to these effectively and efficiently


• Any other duties as requested by management, within reason


• Ensure that all staff are familiar with the day's requirements.


• Give and take culinary direction in a positive and impactful manner


• Responsible for running the kitchen operation as well as having a passionate interest in the business beyond the kitchen doors.


• Make sure that the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.

Skills and Competencies

• Interpersonal skills


• Communication skills: verbal/written


• Customer centric


• Commitment and excellence


• Initiative


• Organising/planning skills


• Productivity driven


• Cost awareness


• Computer literacy


• Business acumen

Qualifications

• Matric and tertiary qualification in Culinary Studies & Upmarket Cooking Skills


• Previous experience in similar position essential.