Chef Manager

Tsebo Solutions Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Facilities Services industry is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations in Sandton, Gauteng. The role requires substantial kitchen and managerial experience, strong financial acumen, and an ability to maintain high standards of food safety and quality. The Chef Manager will be responsible for meal preparation, staff training, and management of kitchen operations, ensuring profitability and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of varied kitchen experience.
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Ability to do full menu costing (tec books).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation and kitchen upkeep.
• Train staff and maintain hygiene standards.
• Organize food storage and calculate menus for profitability.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Relationship management

Organizing skills

Technical expertise

Strong communication skills

Customer focus

Education

Senior Certificate / Grade 12

Associate Culinary Degree/Diploma

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation, clean-up, and general upkeep of the kitchen.
• Attend and give updates at weekly staff meetings.
• Report acts of maltreatment, neglect, or violations of company policies immediately to the Unit Manager.
• Organize, clean, and receive all food storage areas, ensuring proper rotation of ingredients to prevent waste and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Calculate menus to maximize gross profit and actively increase the unit's profitability.
• Train staff for portion control and presentation of dishes.
• Order stocks to meet quality, quantity, and budget requirements.
• Control hygiene and supervise kitchen cleaning.
• Maintain the chef's office, including filing, typing memos, issuing orders on Mymarket, and food costing.
• Engage in production planning.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial acumen
• Relationship management & interpersonal skills
• Organizing and planning skills
• Technical expertise
• Strong communication skills
• Customer focus
• Willingness to work an 8-week on, 2-week off rotation

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of varied kitchen experience including food prep, line cooking, fry cooking, and expediter roles.
• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 and a relevant tertiary qualification (Associate Culinary Degree/Diploma or recognized in-service training).
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Previous kitchen manager or chef background is required.
• Ability to do full menu costing (tec books).
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, mid-senior level management position in the Facilities Services industry, based in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa.