Head Chef

Tsebo Solutions Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Culinary Manager to oversee all aspects of food preparation and presentation. The role involves designing menus, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards, and managing cost-effective production processes. Candidates must possess strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and a background in the food industry. This is a full-time position located in Gauteng, offering an opportunity to contribute creatively and practically in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary experience in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Ability to design and implement menus effectively.
• Experience in cost control and managing a production process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food purchasing, preparation, and presentation.
• Design and implement menu items and planning effectively.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards and safety regulations.
• Manage effective cost controls on food items.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Food Industry

Cooking

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• All aspects of Purchasing Food preparation & Presentation


• Menu design Planning & implementation


• Cooking Skills /Creativity and new ideas required


• Ensure that all equipment/stock/uniforms under his control are managed and kept secure


• Monitor and manage a cost effective production process reflecting best Practices


• Ensure a consistent Food and Beverage COS in all outlets are maintained and in line with agreed upon Benchmark targets


• Monitor and Manage Hygiene standard and status in all kitchens 90 % external audit


• Maintain & Manage HACCAP standard


• Promote and ensure a safe working environment


• Familiarise yourself and comply to existing procedures to ensure consistency


• Maintain all FEDICS GMPs & QA documents & Best Practices


• Monitor and manage a cost effective production process


• Responsible for Gross Profits on all Food items


• Controls such as Weekly Stock takes rotation and control levels to be maintained

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience


• Food Handling


• Restaurant Experience


• Kitchen Management Experience


• Food Preparation Experience


• Kitchen Experience


• Food Industry


• Cooking


• Cost Control


• Baking


• Sanitation


• Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1