Head Chef Johannesburg (HC)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated culinary manager to oversee food preparation and presentation. This role involves menu design, ensuring hygiene standards, and managing a cost-effective production process. The ideal candidate will have a relevant culinary qualification and proven cooking experience, along with strong organizational and management skills. Join a dynamic team where your creativity and commitment to excellence will contribute to a safe and efficient working environment. If you are passionate about culinary arts and have a knack for leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualifications and previous experience in a similar role.
• Proven cooking experience with an emphasis on management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of purchasing, food preparation, and presentation.
• Ensure hygiene standards and HACCP compliance in all kitchens.
• Monitor production processes to maintain cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Initiative

Organizing Skills

Planning Skills

General Admin Skills

Management Skills

Timekeeping Skills

Production Driven

Cost Awareness

Computer Literacy

Business Acumen

Financial Management Skills

Education

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Associate Culinary Degree

2-3 Years Management 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 GMP’s & 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

Skills and Competencies

• Initiative & Committed
• Organizing & Planning Skills
• General Admin & Management skills
• Great Timekeeping Skills
• Production Driven
• Cost Awareness
• Computer Literacy
• Business Acumen
• Financial management skills

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and Associate Culinary Degree Previous experience in a similar position
• Proven cooking experience
• Essential Cookery experience 2-3 years’ experience in management -(Advantageous)
• Drivers Licence (Advantageous)
• Previous experience in Healthcare would be Advantageous