Development Chef — Travel‑Heavy Menu Innovator

Fouche & Co Recruitment; Gauteng; Presencial; ZAR 420.000 - 640.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fouche & Co Recruitment is seeking a Development Chef based in Johannesburg with travel across Gauteng and occasional trips to KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive new product innovation, design and refine exciting menu items, and train kitchen teams to execute consistently.

The role demands strong leadership in a high-volume catering environment, with a focus on wrapping, burgers, poke bowls and other casual dining concepts. A culinary qualification and willingness to travel are essential.

Formación

• Proven kitchen experience at Sous Chef or Head Chef level with strong mentoring ability.
• A relevant culinary qualification is an advantage.
• Experience in retail food, education, or high-volume catering is highly advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license with own vehicle and willingness to travel between JHB and KZN branches.
• Clear criminal record.

Responsabilidades

• Design, test and innovate food products for high-volume catering and contract operations.
• Create detailed, scalable recipes and SOPs.
• Travel regularly to regional branches across Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal to roll out new lines.
• Conduct hands-on training to teach on-site kitchen staff how to prepare and execute new meals.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure concepts are practical, cost-effective and viable.

Conocimientos

Kitchen leadership

Mentoring others

Menu development

Staff training

Educación

Culinary qualification

Descripción del empleo

Fouche & Co Recruitment is seeking a Development Chef based in Johannesburg with travel across Gauteng and occasional trips to KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive new product innovation, design and refine exciting menu items, and train kitchen teams to execute consistently.

The role demands strong leadership in a high-volume catering environment, with a focus on wrapping, burgers, poke bowls and other casual dining concepts. A culinary qualification and willingness to travel are essential.