Kitchen Ops Lead: Menu Consistency & Cost Control

Empact Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Empact Group in Pretoria seeks a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to oversee production, maintain menu item consistency, and manage stock needs with the catering manager. You will help with portion control, prep, storage, and waste reduction while delivering excellent service and supporting the team.

The role requires Matric and at least 2 years in kitchen management, plus experience in stock control, ordering and receiving. Healthcare experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential.
• Tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum 2 years' progressive/kitchen management experience is compulsory.
• Experience with stock control, ordering and receiving.
• Health care experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth operation of kitchen production.
• Maintain consistency for all menu items.
• Assist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering manager.
• Ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods to avoid waste and keep costs down.
• Deliver excellent service.
• Assist in all food production areas with basic preparation per menu cycle.
• Assist with completion of paperwork, wastage sheets, cleaning records, etc.
• Help with regular stock takes as required.
• Maintain temperature records and report variances.
• Analyse and manage in-unit costs; record and minimise wastage.
• Support and develop team; train and coach as needed.
• Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity and prioritises Equity requirements.

Skills

Kitchen management

Stock control

Communication skills

Computer literate

Team leadership

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification in food & beverage or culinary arts

Job description

Empact Group in Pretoria seeks a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to oversee production, maintain menu item consistency, and manage stock needs with the catering manager. You will help with portion control, prep, storage, and waste reduction while delivering excellent service and supporting the team.

The role requires Matric and at least 2 years in kitchen management, plus experience in stock control, ordering and receiving. Healthcare experience is a plus.