Head Chef & Kitchen Manager - High-Volume Catering

Labourlinq Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Labourlinq Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Centurion is seeking a hands-on Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to take full responsibility for the kitchen operation. You will manage staff, control food costs, and ensure quality in a high-volume service environment.

The role requires 3-5+ years in senior kitchen management, a culinary qualification, and the ability to work weekends and flexible hours. Driver's license and own vehicle are a must.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years’ senior kitchen management experience.
• Experience as Head Chef / Kitchen Manager / Senior Sous Chef or similar.
• Proven experience managing kitchen staff and daily operations.
• Strong food costing, stock control and wastage management experience.
• Experience in restaurant, casual dining, pub-and-grill or high-volume environment.
• Ability to work weekends, public holidays and flexible hours.
• Culinary qualification and food safety training advantageous.
• Drivers license & own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day kitchen operation and service.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, including scheduling and performance.
• Control food costs, portions, wastage and gross profit.
• Manage stocktakes, stock levels, ordering and suppliers.
• Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Develop menus and specials where required.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Manage functions, events and high-volume catering.
• Ensure efficient preparation and service during busy periods.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food costing

Staff training

High-volume service

Menu development

Food safety

Education

Culinary qualification

Food safety training

Job description

Labourlinq Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Centurion is seeking a hands-on Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to take full responsibility for the kitchen operation. You will manage staff, control food costs, and ensure quality in a high-volume service environment.

The role requires 3-5+ years in senior kitchen management, a culinary qualification, and the ability to work weekends and flexible hours. Driver's license and own vehicle are a must.