Chef

Thorburn Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Chef to oversee the operation of the kitchen, from conception to execution, ensuring high standards of quality and service. The role focuses on hygiene, menu development, and leading kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.

You will implement innovative meal ideas, monitor food quality and presentation, and manage stock levels and costs while training the team to deliver consistent results. A passion for culinary excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• Matric and a tertiary qualification in Culinary Studies / Upmarket Cooking Skills.
• Previous experience in similar position essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Implement new, innovative and creative ideas for meals and functions.
• Oversee and monitor the quality of food and presentation.
• Manage and train staff.
• Quality and quantity controls on all food products.
• Keep updated on market trends and respond accordingly.
• Any other duties as requested by management.
• Ensure staff are familiar with the day's requirements.
• Provide culinary direction in a positive and impactful manner.
• Run kitchen operations with passion for the business beyond the kitchen doors.
• Ensure stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.

Skills

Interpersonal

Communication

Customer focus

Commitment

Initiative

Planning

Productivity

Costing

Computer literacy

Business acumen

Education

Matric and tertiary qualification in Culinary Studies & Upmarket Cooking Skills

Job description

We are currently looking for an experience Chef to oversee the operation of the kitchen. To be responsible for the food that comes out of a kitchen from conception to execution.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people– the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

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.