Head Chef - Sandton
Overview
TsAfrika is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals, exceptional customer service, and efficient food production.
Requirements
- Matric Certificate
- Relevant Culinary Qualification or Professional Cookery Certificate
- Food Safety and Hygiene certification (advantageous)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a professional kitchen environment
- At least 3 years' experience in a supervisory or Head Chef role
- Experience in contract catering, hospitality, corporate catering environments (advantageous)
- Exposure to upmarket function catering
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and oversee the production of daily menus
- Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion control standards are consistently maintained
- Manage kitchen operations to deliver efficient and cost-effective food production
- Monitor stock levels, place orders, and control food costs and waste
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and safety regulations
- Lead, coach, train, and supervise kitchen staff
- Conduct stock takes and manage inventory effectively
- Develop and implement menu improvements and innovative food offerings
- Maintain equipment and ensure the kitchen is clean, organized, and operational
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and customers
- Ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to
- Stay abreast with food trends as well as best practices
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