Kitchen Manager - Upmarket Restaurant - Johannesburg North

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Kitchen Manager - Upmarket Restaurant - Johannesburg North

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Kitchen Manager – Upmarket Restaurant | Johannesburg North

Salary: R12,000 – R24,000 per month

 

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Kitchen Manager to join an upmarket restaurant in Johannesburg North. We are looking for a hands-on, organised and quality-focused hospitality professional with strong kitchen management, food cost control, stock management and staff leadership experience.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high food quality, excellent hygiene standards, efficient service and effective management of the back-of-house team.

Description

Key Responsibilities

 

• Manage the day-to-day kitchen and back-of-house operations to ensure an efficient and well-organised service.
• Coordinate the kitchen during service to ensure food is prepared and delivered quickly, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain the restaurant's required food quality specifications, ensuring freshness, taste, presentation and consistency.
• Manage, train, coach and develop all kitchen staff, ensuring team members are competent in their respective stations and responsibilities.
• Assist with the preparation of specialty dishes and train kitchen staff in their correct preparation and presentation.
• Monitor and control food costs and margins in conjunction with the General Manager.
• Conduct regular spot stock checks on high-value products including fish, meat, chicken and cheese.
• Complete accurate weekly and monthly stock counts.
• Manage daily and weekly kitchen orders, including BOH stock requirements and receiving of deliveries.
• Prepare and manage the weekly kitchen staff roster.
• Ensure all prep, daily cleaning and weekly cleaning checklists are completed and followed up.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure all kitchen staff adhere to company hygiene, safety, uniform and grooming standards.
• Implement environmentally responsible practices, including recycling of glass, paper and tins where possible.
• Remain calm and effective during busy and high-pressure restaurant service periods.
• Maintain a high level of organisation, attention to detail and urgency at all times.
• Keep up to date with current food trends, techniques and industry developments.
• Attend and actively participate in relevant food training sessions both on and off-site.
• Work closely with the General Manager to achieve operational, food cost and profitability targets.

 

Minimum Requirements

Requirements

 

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen/BOH supervisor in an upmarket or high-volume restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Proven experience managing and developing kitchen staff.
• Good understanding of food cost control, stock management and inventory procedures.
• Experience with ordering, receiving stock and stock taking.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a genuine commitment to food quality and presentation.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure during busy service periods.
• A professional, well-groomed appearance and positive attitude.
• Passion for food, hospitality and delivering a consistently excellent guest experience.
• Good knowledge of current food trends and restaurant industry standards.

 

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If you are an experienced Kitchen Manager or senior kitchen professional looking for an exciting opportunity within an upmarket restaurant in Johannesburg North, we would love to hear from you.

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