Seasoned Chef — Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Capsicum Culinary Studio is seeking an experienced chef to join our Pretoria kitchen. The role requires at least 3 years in a similar position, excellent communication, and strong culinary and leadership abilities to guide kitchen staff and ensure top-quality dishes.

You will maintain high hygiene standards, oversee recipe accuracy, contribute to menu development, and promote a positive, efficient work environment while coordinating with the sous/head chef on daily functions and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of food preparation, stock receiving, storage and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work well in a stressful environment.
• Strong culinary skills and techniques.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Passion for delivering great food and service.
• Multitasking and organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Practicing good hygiene standards within the kitchen.
• To ensure that the food always freshly prepared and on time and to the highest quality standards.
• To ensure that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity.
• Promote a positive work environment.
• Taking part in menu development.
• To ensure that the kitchen staff is directed appropriately.
• Ensure that all staff under your control is treated fairly and with courtesy.
• Ensure ingredients are handled properly.
• Ensuring proper stock rotation by applying the FIFO method.
• Ensuring quality control aligns with the hotel service standard.
• Consult with the sous/head chef on a daily basis on the daily functions, conferences or any last-minute events.
• Periodically checking food expiry dates and ensuring proper food storage.
• Conduct daily feedback collection and report issues as they arise.
• Carry out any other duties as required by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Culinary skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Time management

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Team player

Multitasking

Pressure handling

Job description

Capsicum Culinary Studio is seeking an experienced chef to join our Pretoria kitchen. The role requires at least 3 years in a similar position, excellent communication, and strong culinary and leadership abilities to guide kitchen staff and ensure top-quality dishes.

You will maintain high hygiene standards, oversee recipe accuracy, contribute to menu development, and promote a positive, efficient work environment while coordinating with the sous/head chef on daily functions and events.