Head Chef Johannesburg (Ll)

Tsebo Solution; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider in Gauteng is seeking a Head Chef to oversee all aspects of food preparation and presentation. The ideal candidate will have a relevant culinary degree, strong organizational skills, and 2-3 years of management experience. This role involves menu design, monitoring hygiene standards, and ensuring profitability. Candidates should be proactive, cost-aware, and skilled in financial management. A driver's license is advantageous. Join us to create an exceptional dining experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in management is advantageous.
• Proven cooking experience and essential cookery experience required.
• Driver's Licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of purchasing, food preparation, and presentation.
• Design menus, plan, and implement them.
• Ensure equipment, stock, and uniforms are managed securely.
• Monitor hygiene standards and maintain HACCP standards.
• Manage gross profits on all food items.

Skills

Initiative & Commitment

Organizing & Planning Skills

General Admin & Management skills

Great Timekeeping Skills

Production Driven

Cost Awareness

Computer Literacy

Business Acumen

Financial management skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification and Associate Culinary Degree

Job description

Job title: Head Chef Johannesburg (LL)

Job Location: Gauteng, Roodepoort

Deadline: December 31

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 & Commitment
• 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 Retirement would be Advantageous

Closing Date: 12/09