Head Chef — High-Energy Sports Bar Kitchen (Profit Sharing)

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Staff discounts on food and beverages

Culinary development opportunities

Vibrant work environment

Growth opportunity in Port Elizabeth

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead culinary operations at a popular sports bar and cafe. You will design menus, supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory, and uphold top standards of quality, safety, and hygiene in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate brings proven Head Chef or Sous Chef experience, strong leadership, a diverse cooking background, and expertise in menu costing and HACCP.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in high-volume casual dining or sports-bar settings.
• Strong culinary background with diverse cooking techniques and international cuisine.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Menu engineering, costing, and inventory management experience.
• Proficiency in food safety standards and HACCP principles.
• Creative flair and passion for developing exciting and satisfying dishes for a diverse customer base.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement innovative menus for a sports-bar environment, including specials and seasonal offerings.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and quality control, ensuring consistency and high standards.
• Manage, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Control food costs through effective inventory management, ordering, waste reduction, and portion control.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations in the kitchen, maintaining impeccable cleanliness standards.
• Collaborate with management on event planning and catering for special functions and game days.

Skills

Menu development

Kitchen supervision

Inventory management

Food safety HACCP

Leadership

Menu costing

Culinary techniques

International cuisine

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead culinary operations at a popular sports bar and cafe. You will design menus, supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory, and uphold top standards of quality, safety, and hygiene in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate brings proven Head Chef or Sous Chef experience, strong leadership, a diverse cooking background, and expertise in menu costing and HACCP.