Head Chef - Bedfordview

Restaurant Staff; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A new dining establishment in Bedfordview is seeking a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of chef and kitchen management experience, particularly in a la carte settings. Key responsibilities include managing stock, leading the kitchen team, ensuring food costs are met, and developing new menu items. The salary offered is between R 20,000 to R 25,000 net, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in chef and kitchen management roles.
• Strong background in a la carte restaurant environment.
• Experience in food cost, kitchen hygiene, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and variances effectively.
• Lead and manage a kitchen brigade.
• Coordinate multitasking in a busy kitchen.
• Ensure food cost and kitchen hygiene are managed.
• Develop new dishes and maintain menu offerings.

Skills

Staff management skills

Cooking abilities

Multitasking

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Head Chef - Bedfordview

A new restaurant opening in Bedfordview is currently looking for a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in both chef and kitchen management roles, with a strong background in a la carte restaurant environment. The ability to effectively coordinate and manage a busy kitchen operation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Stock management, variances, and stock reporting.
• Lead and manage a kitchen brigade; possess excellent staff management skills.
• Hands-on management style; coordinate multitask in a busy kitchen.
• Ensure food cost, kitchen hygiene, and administrative duties are effectively managed.
• Develop new dishes and maintain creative menu offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in chef and kitchen management roles, with a strong background in a la carte restaurant environment.
• Experience in food cost, kitchen hygiene, and administration.
• Strong cooking abilities; ability to lead a kitchen brigade; ability to multitask.
• Creative with ability to create new dishes.

Salary: R 20 - 25 K net depending on experience.