Chef Manager - Umhlanga

Tsebo Solutions Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group in Durban is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee daily kitchen and catering operations, ensuring quality, hygiene, and client satisfaction. You will plan production, manage budgets, and lead a team to achieve service excellence.

The role requires culinary qualifications and 3–5 years in a chef management capacity, with strong HACCP knowledge and cost control skills. A driver’s license is preferred for site operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification or professional cookery diploma required.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a chef manager or catering management role.
• Experience managing large-scale catering operations.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and health & safety standards.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Computer literacy including MS Office.
• Budget and food cost control experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the kitchen and catering service.
• Plan and oversee food preparation, production and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety.
• Manage food costs, budgets, stock control and wastage.
• Lead, coach, and develop kitchen and service staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food safety regulations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Monitor operational performance and drive improvements.
• Ensure services align with TsAfrika and client requirements.

Skills

Planning & organising

Leadership & team development

Customer relationship management

Communication

Problem solving

Cost management

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Technical culinary knowledge

Education

Culinary Qualification or Professional Cookery Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the kitchen and catering service.
• Plan and oversee food preparation, production, and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety.
• Manage food costs, budgets, stock control, and wastage.
• Lead, coach, and develop kitchen and service staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety regulations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Monitor operational performance and implement continuous improvements.
• Ensure all services are delivered in line with TsAfrika and client requirements.

Skills and Competencies

• Planning and organising
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Leadership and team development
• Communication and relationship management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Commercial awareness and cost management
• Strong financial acumen
• Relationship management and Interpersonal skills
• Technical expertise

Qualifications

• Relevant Culinary Qualification or Professional Cookery Diploma.
• At least 3-5 years' experience in a Chef Manager or similar Catering management role.
• Experience managing large-scale catering operations.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and health and safety standards.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and food cost controls.
• Must be able to do a full set of menutec books
• Must be strong in functions and administration
• Valid drivers license a must