Corporate Chef

BCE Foods; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary equipment company in Johannesburg is seeking a passionate Company Chef to conduct cooking demonstrations, provide product training, and support the sales team with culinary presentations. The ideal candidate should have a recognised culinary qualification and 3–5 years of experience in a professional kitchen. Strong communication skills and a passion for food are essential. Frequent travel to customer sites and trade shows is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a professional kitchen or as a demonstration chef.
• Experience with commercial catering equipment is highly advantageous.
• Sales experience will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct live cooking demonstrations for clients and trade shows.
• Provide product training to customers and sales teams.
• Assist the Sales Team with pre- and post-sales support.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team on promotional material.
• Support new product launches and recipe development.
• Maintain demonstration kitchens and equipment.
• Deliver customer feedback to sales teams for improvement.
• Create and conduct training programs for clients and staff.
• Assist with product research and development.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to train and engage audiences

Passion for food and innovation

Technical understanding of catering equipment

Excellent organisational skills

Public speaking

Education

Grade 12 / Matric Certificate

Recognised Culinary qualification

Tools

Commercial catering equipment

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Company Chef to join our Johannesburg team. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who enjoys engaging with people and sharing their expertise. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our Sales Team through product demonstrations, customer training, and culinary presentations using our range of catering equipment.

Main Duties Will Include but Will Not Be Limited To:

• Conduct live cooking demonstrations for clients, trade shows, and in-house events to highlight the performance and versatility of our catering equipment.
• Provide product training to customers, sales representatives, and service teams on the correct use, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the Sales Team with pre- and post-sales support, including equipment setup, menu development, and practical application advice.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop demonstration videos, recipes, and promotional material.
• Support new product launches by developing recipes, conducting trials, and gathering feedback.
• Maintain demonstration kitchens, ensuring that equipment is clean, functional, and presentation-ready.
• Provide technical feedback from customers to the sales teams to support continuous improvement.
• Assist in creating and conducting training programs for clients and internal staff.
• Provide valuable assistance with product research and development.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate.
• Recognised Culinary qualification (e.g., Diploma in Professional Cookery or equivalent).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a professional kitchen or as a demonstration chef.
• Experience with commercial catering equipment is highly advantageous.
• Sales experience will be an advantage in contributing to the overall sales for the business across brands

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to train, engage, and inspire both culinary and non-culinary audiences.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.

Position Details:

• Office, showroom, and client site environments.
• Frequent travel to customer sites, trade shows, and demonstrations.

Key Competencies:

• Passion for food and innovation.
• Confident public speaker with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Technical understanding of catering and kitchen equipment.
• Team player with a hands-on, practical approach.