Senior Culinary Operations Manager

Bebeemanagement; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary management company in Pretoria is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have a fine dining background, preferably in French cuisine, and at least 2 years of kitchen management experience. Responsibilities include managing the team, maintaining food quality, and ensuring cost control. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role, which requires motivating a team and working well under pressure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in kitchen management or 5+ years as a senior chef.
• Fine dining background, preferably in French cuisine.
• Ability to work under pressure and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen team effectively.
• Maintain high-quality food production standards.
• Control kitchen costs and ensure a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Sous Chef Role Overview

Sous chefs are pivotal in any culinary team.

We seek an experienced leader to oversee kitchen operations, maintain quality standards and manage staff.

An ideal candidate will have 2+ years of kitchen management experience or 5+ years as a senior chef with fine dining background preferably in French cuisine.

The successful candidate must possess leadership, communication, and creative skills, along with a culinary qualification.

Daily responsibilities include managing the kitchen team, maintaining high-quality food production, controlling costs, and ensuring a positive work environment.

To excel in this role, you must be able to motivate and lead a team, have excellent communication skills, and work under pressure.