Kitchen Supervisor

Headhunters; KwaNojoli; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for a restaurant in Somerset East. The candidate should have experience in a professional kitchen, leadership skills, and knowledge of food safety practices. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining food quality, and managing inventory. The position offers assistance with accommodation for the first 2-3 months.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a professional kitchen environment, preferably in a pub, grill, or restaurant.
• Driver's license and own vehicle are required.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and BOH best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff during service to ensure efficiency.
• Maintain high food quality and compliance with hygiene standards.
• Oversee daily prep schedules and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Driver's License

Stock counting and inventory management

GAAP POS systems

Strong communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Knowledge of food safety standards

Reliability and punctuality

Tools

GAAP POS systems

Job description

Sector: Hospitality / Food and Beverage / Restaurant

Location: Somerset East

Job Type: full_time

Experience: 2 to 5 years

Qualifications: No education

Package: Negotiable

Description

Our Client in the Hospitality Industry is seeking to employ a Kitchen Supervisor to their team based in Somerset East.

Assistance with accommodation for 2-3 months.

Requirements:

• Recent (within the last 2–3 years) experience working in a professional kitchen environment—pub, grill, or restaurant preferred.
• Driver's License and own vehicle.
• Experience with stock counting, inventory management, and basic cost controls.
• Experience using GAAP POS systems (required).
• Strong communication skills; English, Afrikaans or Xhosa an advantage.
• Ability to lead a small team and maintain composure during high-volume service.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and BOH best practices.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Supervise kitchen staff during service; ensure all stations are prepared, stocked, and operating efficiently.
• Maintain high food quality, presentation standards, and compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Oversee daily prep schedules, portion control, and recipe adherence.
• Conduct regular stock counts and manage inventory levels, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Place, receive, and check orders from suppliers, monitor wastage and report variances.
• Operate and manage GAAP POS systems for stock control, recipe updates, and kitchen reporting.
• Assist with training new kitchen staff and maintaining a positive, professional work environment.
• Support the Head Chef with menu updates, cost control, and kitchen planning.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.