Consultant Chef / Operations Specialist

Foodstop; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A modern food outlet consultancy in Cape Town seeks a hands-on consultant chef or operational specialist for a short-term consultancy role. You will design menus, create operational workflows, and develop staff training frameworks to ensure efficient operation. A minimum of 5 years of experience in retail or restaurant management is required. This role is crucial for establishing a scalable business model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in retail or restaurant management.
• Proven track record in menu development and operational systems.
• Experience in staff training and management setup.

Responsibilities

• Design breakfast, lunch, and late lunch menus focused on convenience-service.
• Create kitchen workflows, service flow plans, and stock-control systems.
• Develop onboarding and operational training frameworks.
• Establish daily procedures and management systems for smooth operations.

Skills

Hands-on consultant chef experience

Operational specialist skills

Quick-service food experience

Retail food knowledge

Job description

Type : Short-term consultancy (setup phase)

I am in the process of developing a modern convenience-meets-food outlet designed for high-volume walk-in customers and nearby business and accommodation clientele.

I'm looking for a hands‑on consultant chef or operational specialist with quick‑service or retail food experience to assist with the complete setup and system design of the business.

Scope of Work

Menu Development : Design breakfast, lunch, and late lunch menus (trading until 7 PM) with fast‑service, convenience‑focused items.

Operational Systems : Create kitchen workflows, service flow plans, hygiene and compliance documentation, and stock‑control systems.

Staff Training : Develop onboarding and operational training frameworks.

Management Setup : Establish daily procedures, checklists, and management systems for smooth operation.

The aim is to build a fully systemized, efficient model that can run independently and be scaled or franchised in the future.

Please forward CV to

• , must have at least 5 years of experience in retail, or restaurant / management. You can also WhatsApp.