Chef/Kitchen Manager, New Opening - Upmarket Restaurant, East Rand Mall
South Africa Gauteng Johannesburg
ZAR 18000 - 28000 Monthly
Chef/Kitchen Manager, New Opening - Upmarket Restaurant, Boksburg
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Chef / Kitchen Manager – New Opening - Upmarket Restaurant – Boksburg
Salary: R20,000 – R25,000 per month
Our client, a vibrant and established Indian restaurant brand in Boksburg is seeking an experienced Chef / Kitchen Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary professional with strong restaurant experience, excellent kitchen management skills and a passion for delivering consistently high-quality food.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day kitchen operations, leading the culinary team and ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, hygiene and service within a busy restaurant environment.
Description
- Oversee and manage all day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Lead, manage and motivate the kitchen team.
- Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.
- Manage food preparation and service during busy lunch and dinner periods.
- Plan and coordinate daily kitchen operations and service requirements.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety.
- Monitor food costs, wastage and portion control.
- Manage stock levels, ordering and inventory control.
- Liaise with suppliers and ensure quality of incoming products.
- Ensure correct food storage, stock rotation and kitchen cleanliness.
- Develop and maintain kitchen SOPs and operational standards.
- Manage staff scheduling, training and performance.
- Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and within budget.
- Work closely with Front of House and Restaurant Management to ensure smooth service.
- Handle kitchen-related guest feedback and resolve food quality concerns professionally.
- Maintain a positive, disciplined and professional kitchen environment.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety and hygiene regulations.
Minimum Requirements
- Proven experience as a Chef, Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a busy restaurant environment.
- Restaurant experience is essential.
- Strong kitchen management and team leadership experience.
- Excellent knowledge of food preparation, quality control and kitchen operations.
- Strong understanding of food costs, stock control and wastage management.
- Experience managing and training kitchen staff.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high-volume environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.
- Passion for delivering consistently high-quality food and service.
- Ability to work shifts and 6 days per week.
- Must live within 20kms of Boksburg
Package
- Salary: R18,000 – R28,000 per month
- This is a shift-based role working 6 days per week.