Head Chef - Johannesburg (LL)

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

Job summary

A prominent food services company seeks a dedicated culinary manager in Johannesburg. You will oversee food preparation processes, design menus, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained in compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate has extensive culinary experience and leadership skills, managing both kitchen staff and resources efficiently. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Food preparation and presentation.
• Design and implement menus successfully.
• Ensure equipment and stock security.
• Monitor cost-effective production processes.
• Maintain hygiene standards to pass audits.
• Ensure HACCP standards are upheld.
• Create a safe working environment.
• Follow existing procedures for consistency.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Cooking

Cost Control

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