Executive Chef

Craven Cottage CC; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC in Durban is seeking a skilled Catering Manager to design nutritious menus and oversee meal service operations. You will manage bulk ordering, negotiate with suppliers, and mentor kitchen staff to ensure exceptional service.

Ideal candidates should have a relevant qualification in Food Preparation, along with experience in high-volume catering. Strong organizational skills and food safety certification are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food preparation or catering required.
• Experience in high-volume catering or industrial canteens is essential.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design nutritious weekly menus for diverse employee demographics.
• Oversee meal services ensuring efficiency during peak canteen hours.
• Manage bulk ordering and negotiate with suppliers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial acumen

Food safety certification

Education

Tertiary qualification in Food Preparation or Catering

Job description

Duties

• Design varied, high-volume, and nutritious weekly menus tailored to diverse employee demographics and dietary requirements
• Oversee the end‑to‑end execution of meal services, ensuring food is fresh, properly portioned, and served efficiently during peak canteen hours.
• Manage bulk ordering, negotiate with food suppliers, and oversee stock rotation to minimize waste and meet budgetary targets.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor a team of sous chefs, cooks, and scullery workers to ensure a high‑performing and motivated kitchen brigade.
• Ensure impeccable hygiene and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP), perform daily temperature checks, and maintain a spotless record regarding local health and safety legislation.
• Track raw food costs (GP%), prepare variance reports, and optimize labour budgets while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Food Preparation or Catering
• Proven experience in high‑volume catering, contract foodservice, or industrial canteens.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, solid mathematical and financial acumen, and an up‑to‑date certification in food safety