Head Chef Johannesburg (LL)

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

Job summary

A leading South African catering company is seeking a culinary professional responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing, food preparation, and menu design. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary and kitchen management experience, ensuring cost control and hygiene standards. This full-time position requires creativity in cooking and strong leadership skills to maintain a safe and efficient kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of purchasing food preparation and presentation.
• Design, plan, and implement menus.
• Ensure equipment and stock are managed and secure.
• Monitor hygiene standards and compliance in kitchens.

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