Kitchen Manager: Lead Fast-Paced Culinary Team

Istaff Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

iStaff Recruitment in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations, lead a high-performing culinary team, and ensure consistent quality and service during peak hours. You will manage food production, inventory, staff rosters, and compliance with health, safety, and HACCP standards, while driving staff development and maintaining high morale across shifts.

Flexibility to work rotational shifts, weekends and holidays is required, with a focus on cost

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen management or head chef experience in a busy hospitality setting.
• Ability to manage shift operations, inventory and staff rosters effectively.
• Strong leadership with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Valid food safety and hygiene certification.
• Flexibility to work rotational shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations across varying shifts, ensuring seamless service during peak hours.
• Manage food production, quality control, and plate presentation standards.
• Monitor stock control, inventory levels, and ordering while minimizing food waste.
• Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff to maintain consistency and high morale.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.

Skills

Leadership

Shift management

Inventory management

Staff rostering

Food safety HACCP

Job description

iStaff Recruitment in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations, lead a high-performing culinary team, and ensure consistent quality and service during peak hours. You will manage food production, inventory, staff rosters, and compliance with health, safety, and HACCP standards, while driving staff development and maintaining high morale across shifts.

Flexibility to work rotational shifts, weekends and holidays is required, with a focus on cost