Head Chef: Menu Mastery, Kitchen Leadership & Cost Control

Tsebo Solutions Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking a seasoned Head Chef in Gauteng to plan, prepare, and oversee daily menu production. You will manage kitchen operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost control while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

You will lead and train kitchen staff, conduct stock control, and drive menu innovations for contract catering and corporate dining environments. Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate and relevant culinary qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a professional kitchen.
• At least 3 years' supervisory or Head Chef experience.
• Experience in contract catering, hospitality, corporate catering environments advantageous.
• Exposure to upmarket function catering.
• Good at controlling costs and doing menu planning.
• Computer literate and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and oversee the production of daily menus.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion control standards are consistently maintained.
• Manage kitchen operations to deliver efficient and cost-effective food production.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders, and control food costs and waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Lead, coach, train, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Conduct stock takes and manage inventory effectively.
• Develop and implement menu improvements and innovative food offerings.
• Maintain equipment and ensure the kitchen is clean, organized, and operational.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and customers.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Stay abreast with food trends as well as best practices.

Skills

Culinary skills

Menu planning

Cost control

Stock management

Food safety HACCP

Staff leadership

Budget awareness

Customer service

Planning & organizing

Leadership & team development

Education

Matric Certificate

Culinary Qualification/Professional Cookery

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking a seasoned Head Chef in Gauteng to plan, prepare, and oversee daily menu production. You will manage kitchen operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost control while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

You will lead and train kitchen staff, conduct stock control, and drive menu innovations for contract catering and corporate dining environments. Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills are essential.