Training and Demonstration Chef

The Right Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering supplies company in Johannesburg seeks a Training and Demonstration Chef to enhance customer engagement through hands-on training and culinary guidance. This position requires significant experience in a commercial kitchen and offers a competitive monthly salary, alongside opportunities to innovate and inspire diverse culinary audiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Comfortable with diverse culinary equipment and trends.
• Valid Driver’s License and Passport required.

Responsibilities

• Train clients and staff on proper equipment use.
• Conduct live cooking demonstrations at events.
• Develop and test recipes for commercial solutions.

Skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Recipe development

Culinary innovation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Professional Cookery

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Training and Demonstration Chef requiredin Johannesburg.

We are currently recruiting for a Training and Demonstration Chef for a Catering Supplies Company based in Johannesburg to play a crucial role in showcasing their equipment through hands-on demonstrations, product training, menu implementation and customer engagement.

This position supports the Sales Team as well as clients with product knowledge, innovation and professional culinary guidance.

Salary: R20 000 – R26 000 per month.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Train Clients & Staff on correct and efficient use of Equipment
• Conduct live demonstrations for customer and industry events.
• Develop, test, and refine recipes suited to commercial kitchen solutions.
• Collaborate with the Sales Team to support product presentations and client meetings.
• Assist in new equipment launches, roadshows, trade exhibitions and open days.
• Provide after-sales culinary support and troubleshoot client challenges.
• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, foodservice technology, and competitor products.

Requirements:

• Culinary Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Professional Cookery
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in commercial kitchen environment, preferably in a Senior CDP or JNR SOUS chef level.
• Comfortable working with and learning about a wide range of commercial equipment.
• Communication: Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills; Ability to train & inspire diverse audiences.
• Creativity: Strong recipe development
• Car / Driver’s License & Passport: Reliable & Trustworthy car with Valid Driver’s License &
• Willingness to travel for demonstrations and training sessions.
• Valid Passport

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in Culinary training or Demonstration Roles.
• Confidence in Public Speaking or hosting live culinary events
• A customer-first mindset and strong Teamwork Ethic
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.