Head Chef - Johannesburg (LL)

Tsebo Solution; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Johannesburg seeks a Head Chef to oversee all food preparation, presentation, and menu design. The ideal candidate has a relevant culinary qualification and significant cooking experience, along with strong management skills. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards and managing costs. This role offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and Associate Culinary Degree; previous experience in a similar position.
• Proven cooking experience required.
• Essential cookery experience with 2-3 years’ management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Purchasing, Food preparation & Presentation.
• Design and implement menus.
• Maintain and manage HACCP standards.

Skills

Initiative

Organizing Skills

Management Skills

Timekeeping Skills

Production Driven

Cost Awareness

Computer Literacy

Business Acumen

Financial Management Skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification and Associate Culinary Degree

Proven cooking experience

2-3 years’ management experience

Driver's Licence

Job description

Head Chef - Johannesburg (LL)

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: September 30, 2025

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 HACCP 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)