Chef Manager Johannesburg (LL)

Tsebo Solution; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Gauteng is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee all kitchen operations and meal preparations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in kitchen roles, including significant management experience. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen hygiene, managing costs, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. This position requires strong financial acumen and excellent interpersonal skills to lead the kitchen team effectively.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in food preparation and kitchen roles.
• Minimum of 3 years management experience required.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation and kitchen upkeep.
• Ensure hygiene and supervision of kitchen cleaning.
• Maintain accurate records and manage food costs.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Relationship management & Interpersonal skills

Organising and planning skills

Technical expertise

Strong communication skills

Customer focus

Education

Minimum Senior Certificate / Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification (Associate Culinary Degree / Diploma)

Job description

Job title : Chef Manager Johannesburg (LL)

Job Location : Gauteng, Roodepoort

Deadline : December 31, 2025

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation, clean‑up, and general upkeep of the kitchen
• Attend and give updates at weekly staff meeting
• Report any acts of maltreatment, neglect, and / or any other violation of the company policies immediately to the Unit Manager
• Make termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluation, and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate
• Responsible for organization, cleanliness, and receiving of all food storage areas; this includes proper rotation of all ingredients to prevent food waste, making sure that all health and safety regulations are achieved
• To ensure that all menus are calculated correctly to obtain maximum gross profit, and actively increasing the units profitability
• To ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of all dishes
• To ensure that all stocks are ordered to the correct quantities, quality and price, and to ensure expenses are within budgeted limits
• Control hygiene and supervision of kitchen cleaning
• Maintain chefs office ie filing, typing of memos, issues, placing orders on Mymarket, food costing
• Production planning

Closing Date

2025 / 12 / 17

Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial acumen
• Relationship management & Interpersonal skills
• Organising and planning skills
• Technical expertise
• Strong communication skills
• Customer focus

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter
• Minimum Senior Certificate / Grade 12 and a relevant tertiary qualification (Associate Culinary Degree / Diploma or recognized in service training)
• Minimum of 3 years management experience essential
• Previous kitchen manager or chef background is a requirement
• Must be able to do a full set of menutec books
• Must be computer literate
• Must be strong in functions and administration
• Valid drivers license a must
• Must have previous experience in Retirement
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