Chef (Griller)

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Capsicum Culinary Studio in Pretoria area seeks a skilled CHEF (GRILLER) to lead the grill station in a luxury hospitality setting. This is a specialist hot-section role for a confident, technically strong grill cook with a passion for meat cookery and the ability to consistently deliver excellent results in a four- to five-star environment.

You will own the grill, ensuring precise temperature control and impeccable portions during peak service.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a hot section grill role.
• Experience in a four- or five-star environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts and proper cooking methods with precise temperature control.
• Ability to clean, portion and store meat in line with food safety requirements.
• Solid understanding of food hygiene, health and safety/HACCP standards.
• Excellent attention to detail in food quality, presentation and portions.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service.

Responsibilities

• Run the grill station to a consistently high standard across all service periods.
• Apply correct cooking methods for beef, chicken and fish.
• Clean, portion and store meat correctly per HACCP requirements.
• Know and apply differences between all meat cuts in preparation and cooking.
• Prepare vegetables for the grill station and minimize wastage.
• Check stock daily and identify prep needs.
• Assist with monthly stock takes.
• Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards across the grill area.

Skills

Meat knowledge

Cooking methods

Temperature control

Food safety / HACCP

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Reliability

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

A luxury hospitality establishment in the Dinokeng area, Gauteng, is seeking a skilled and experienced CHEF (GRILLER) to join their kitchen team.

This is a specialist hot-section role for a confident, technically strong grill cook with a genuine passion for meat cookery and the ability to consistently deliver excellent results in a four- to five-star environment. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the grill station, bringing precision, speed, and quality to every service period.

Core Criteria:

• Diploma in Culinary Arts or similar qualification from a recognised institution


• Minimum 5 years' experience in a hot section griller role


• Experience working in a four or five-star environment essential


• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, correct cooking methods for beef, chicken, and fish, and accurate temperature control


• Ability to clean, portion, and store meat correctly and in line with food safety requirements


• Sound knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety regulations, and HACCP standards


• Excellent attention to detail in food quality, presentation, and portion control


• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and think on your feet during busy service periods


• Reliable, hardworking, and able to maintain consistent standards across all service periods

Core Responsibilities:

• Run the grill station to a consistently high standard across all service periods


• Apply correct cooking methods for all meat types including beef, chicken, and fish


• Clean, portion, and store all meat correctly and in line with food safety and HACCP requirements
  
• Know and apply the differences between all meat cuts in preparation and cooking


• Prepare vegetable items for the meat station while actively minimizing wastage


• Check stock daily to ensure all items are available and identify what prep needs to be done


• Assist with monthly stock takes


• Maintain strict hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards throughout the grill station and surrounding areas at all times