Senior Chef — Creative Cuisine & Team Lead

Cre8work!; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund Contribution

Job summary

Cre8work! in Alberton, South Africa is seeking an experienced Chef to join a hospitality team focused on quality and guest satisfaction. You will prepare meals, ensure consistent dish quality, and support daily kitchen operations.

Requirements include a culinary qualification or equivalent, 3–5 years of chef experience, and solid knowledge of food safety. The role emphasizes teamwork, speed, and creativity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Chef in a restaurant, hotel, catering, or similar setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork, time management, and reliability skills.
• Creativity and attention to merchandise presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and standards.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, portion size, and presentation of dishes.
• Set up and prepare ingredients for daily kitchen operations.
• Monitor ingredient freshness and quality, reporting any issues.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and storage areas organized and sanitized.
• Follow proper food storage, labeling, and stock rotation procedures.
• Assist with stock control and minimize food wastage.
• Collaborate effectively with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
• Contribute to menu preparation and suggest improvements.
• Monitor cooking times to ensure timely order completion.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Comply with company policies, health and safety regulations.
• Assist in training and guiding junior kitchen staff when needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Time management

Creativity

Under pressure

Education

Culinary qualification or equivalent

Job description

Cre8work! in Alberton, South Africa is seeking an experienced Chef to join a hospitality team focused on quality and guest satisfaction. You will prepare meals, ensure consistent dish quality, and support daily kitchen operations.

Requirements include a culinary qualification or equivalent, 3–5 years of chef experience, and solid knowledge of food safety. The role emphasizes teamwork, speed, and creativity in a fast-paced environment.