Head Chef / Manager

Coffee Court; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local café in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations and enhance the café menu. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for quality food and customer experience. The role includes managing staff, ensuring kitchen compliance, and creative menu planning. This is a full-time position with competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Growing brand with expansion opportunities

Supportive work environment

Creative freedom in menu development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years experience as Head Chef / Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Experience with café-style food is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations & daily food service.
• Manage kitchen staff including training and performance.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene & food safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Kitchen management

Cooking skills

Time management

Job description

We’re Hiring

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Overview

Coffee Court – Brooklyn, Pretoria. Coffee Court Brooklyn is growing, and we're looking for a skilled, organised, and creative Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and take our café menu to the next level.

About the Role

You will be responsible for running the full back‑of‑house operation — from menu execution to stock control, kitchen hygiene, staff management, and delivering consistent quality in a fast‑paced café environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations & daily food service
• Maintain food standards, taste consistency & plating presentation
• Manage kitchen staff (rostering, training, performance)
• Stock ordering, supplier management & cost control
• Ensure kitchen hygiene & food safety compliance (R + COA standards)
• Menu planning, specials development & seasonal trends
• Work closely with the owner & front‑of‑house team for smooth service flow
• Maintain GP % and minimise wastage

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years experience as Head Chef / Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Able to manage a small but busy café‑style kitchen
• Experience with burgers, tacos, light meals & café‑style food is an advantage
• Must be reliable, organised and able to work under pressure
• Passion for quality, presentation & customer experience
• Must be available on weekends (padel events, brunch service, etc.)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Growing brand with expansion opportunities
• Supportive and fun working environment inside Africa Padel Brooklyn
• Creative freedom to introduce new dishes & specials
• Part of a brand that combines coffee culture + padel lifestyle

Job Details

Job Types: Full‑time, Temp to perm. Contract length: 6 months. Pay: According to experience.