Kitchen Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

Protea Hotels by Marriott®

Mbombela (Nelspruit)

On-site

ZAR 480,000 - 720,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Protea Hotels by Marriott® in Nelspruit is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead the culinary team, and ensure high quality food while managing the budget. The role demands strong leadership, menu development, sanitation compliance, and staff training to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or culinary degree and several years of kitchen/culinary experience, with a track record of managing costs and quality

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED with 4 years of culinary/F&B experience, or a 2-year culinary degree with 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent, high-quality food production.
Lead and develop kitchen staff, balancing guest satisfaction with budget considerations.
Ensure sanitation, safety, and compliance with all relevant regulations and brand standards.
Develop menus and recipes, monitor portion control and waste to optimize costs.
Coordinate with Food & Beverage teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Plan and manage staffing, scheduling, and training to maintain service levels.
Drive continuous improvement in food quality, presentation, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Applicants should have a high school diploma or culinary degree and several years of kitchen/culinary experience, with a track record of managing costs and quality

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