Junior Chef: Craft Memorable Guest Experiences

City Lodge Hotels; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

City Lodge Hotels in Pretoria is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to support the brigade in delivering meals that meet brand standards and guest expectations. You will perform a variety of kitchen duties, from food preparation to service, ensuring consistency and quality across shifts.

This role requires at least a Grade 12 and a recognised culinary qualification, strong computer literacy, and the ability to work long hours in a busy hotel kitchen, with a focus on safety, cleanliness,

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• National Certificate (Vocational): Hospitality (NQF Level 4, SAQA registered)/CATHSSETA Professional Cookery (NQF Level 4, SAQA registered)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite essential.

Responsibilities

• Achieves financial controls by implementing and maintaining all cost containment measures.
• Administers the compliance of the Food Health & Safety audit standards and requirements.
• Ensures adherence with Disaster Management and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Performs tasks in line with standard operating procedures.
• Uses operating equipment correctly following manuals and instructions.
• Identifies improvements to product offering, service delivery, productivity and efficiencies and communicates them.
• Maintains brand and group standards for consistent service across hotels.
• Maintains cleanliness, presentation and service quality for all guests.
• Completes operational and legislative training for SOPs.
• Upskills and develops personal growth through development activities.

Skills

Food & Beverage Ops

OH&S

Food Safety

Equipment handling

Communication

Clerical

Time management

Organising

Creative thinking

Learning agility

Education

Grade 12 / Equivalent

NQF4 Hospitality / CATHSSETA Cookery

Higher Certificate in F&B Ops Mgmt (NQF5)

Culinary related Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

City Lodge Hotels in Pretoria is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to support the brigade in delivering meals that meet brand standards and guest expectations. You will perform a variety of kitchen duties, from food preparation to service, ensuring consistency and quality across shifts.

This role requires at least a Grade 12 and a recognised culinary qualification, strong computer literacy, and the ability to work long hours in a busy hotel kitchen, with a focus on safety, cleanliness,