Chef

Empact Group; White River; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering industry is seeking a Chef to lead menu development and manage food production activities. The ideal candidate should have a relevant tertiary qualification and at least 5 years of progressive kitchen management experience. This role involves both strategic management and hands-on culinary work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in culinary/kitchen management.
• Experience working within budget guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan menus and recipes.
• Supervise food production activities.
• Assist in strategic and daily operations.

Skills

Budget management

Menu planning

Food production

Financial acumen

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts

Job description

The Main Purpose Of The Job

To develop and plan menus, establish recipes and food purchase specifications, coordinate, execute, supervise, and evaluate all food production activities of a fast-paced operation. The Chef will assist in the management of strategic and day-to-day operations.

Education And Experience Required

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of progressive culinary/kitchen management is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.

Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies

• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific law.
• Strong financial acumen, proven budgetary and food control practices.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• To develop and plan menus.
• Establish recipes and food purchase specifications.
• Coordinate, execute, supervise, and evaluate all food production activities of a fast-paced operation.
• Assist in the management of the strategic and day-to-day operations of the operation.

Note: Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information that you provide to the Company will be held and/or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. Storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPI”).