Store Head Chef

Ucook; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A food service company in Cape Town seeks a dynamic Head Chef to manage food production. Candidates must have culinary qualifications and 2+ years of experience. The role involves leading a kitchen team, menu development, staff training, and maintaining food safety standards. Strong leadership and culinary skills are essential. This position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification is a must.
• 2+ years experience as a chef is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team while ensuring food quality.
• Participate in menu development and staff training.
• Manage food safety and inventory control.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Culinary techniques knowledge

Menu design expertise

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Job Overview

An opportunity has become available for a Store Head Chef at UCOOK.

We are looking for a capable, dynamic and experienced foodie to take responsibility for production of our products for our UCOOK store in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, overseeing daily food preparation and ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and preparation.
• Play a key role in menu development, staff training, food safety, inventory control, waste management, and maintaining the reputation of UCOOK.
• Work cross-functionally with UCOOK's operational teams (Food, NPD, Procurement, Technical, Operations, and Logistics) and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification.
• 2+ years experience as a chef.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques, flavour profiles, and menu design.
• Technical / food safety experience advantageous – up-to-date knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen best practices.
• Creative, adaptable, and able to thrive under pressure.
• Experience with systems, ordering, and waste management.