Chef Trainer

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. in Cape Town seeks an experienced chef trainer to deliver practical and theoretical culinary training aboard and ashore. You will develop lesson plans, supervise hands-on sessions, and assess progress to ensure trainees meet maritime standards.

Applicants should have proven professional chef experience, culinary certifications, and the ability to mentor apprentices in a structured training environment while upholding food safety and maritime hospitality practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional Chef with expertise in a variety of culinary techniques.
• Culinary qualifications and certifications.
• Certified South African ID and eligibility to work in Cape Town.
• Strong communication, presentation, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured training environment.
• Passion for teaching, guiding, and developing culinary professionals.
• Knowledge of maritime or hospitality industry standards is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theoretical culinary training to trainees, covering a wide range of cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Develop and implement training materials, lesson plans, and assessments tailored to maritime hospitality.
• Provide hands‑on guidance, mentorship, and monitor progress to ensure standards are met.
• Evaluate trainee performance and provide constructive feedback for growth.
• Ensure compliance with maritime food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Collaborate with trainers and staff to maintain a high‑quality training environment.
• Foster a positive learning atmosphere emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and culinary excellence.
• Act as a role model for professionalism and culinary standards in a maritime context.

Skills

Chef professional

Culinary techniques

Communication

Mentoring

Training delivery

Education

Culinary qualifications

Certifications

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver both practical and theoretical culinary training to trainees, covering a wide range of cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Develop and implement training materials, lesson plans, and assessments tailored to the maritime hospitality environment.
• Provide hands‑on guidance and mentorship, monitoring progress and ensuring trainees meet required standards.
• Evaluate trainee performance regularly and provide constructive feedback to support professional growth.
• Ensure strict compliance with maritime food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Collaborate with other trainers and administrative staff to maintain a high-quality training environment.
• Foster a positive and motivating learning atmosphere that encourages teamwork, discipline, and professional excellence.
• Act as a role model for professionalism, work ethic, and culinary standards in a maritime context.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a professional Chef with expertise in a variety of culinary techniques.
• Relevant culinary qualifications and certifications.
• Certified South African ID and eligibility to work in Cape Town.
• Strong communication, presentation, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured training environment and collaborate with other trainers.
• Passion for teaching, guiding, and developing the next generation of culinary professionals.
• Knowledge of maritime or hospitality industry standards is an advantage.