Kitchen Supervisor - New Opening - Upmarket Restaurant - East Rand Mall
South Africa Gauteng Johannesburg
ZAR 14000 - 20000 Monthly
Kitchen Supervisor - New Opening - Upmarket Restaurant - East Rand Mall
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Kitchen Supervisor - New Opening, Upmarket Restaurant, East Rand Mall
Location: East Rand, Gauteng
Salary: R14,000 – R20,000 CTC per month
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Our client, a growing and well-established Indian restaurant group, is opening a new branch in the Boksburg / East Rand area and is seeking an experienced and hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled kitchen professional with previous restaurant experience who can assist with the daily running of the kitchen, maintain high food quality and hygiene standards, and support the Head Chef and kitchen team in delivering a consistently excellent dining experience.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, maintaining food quality and consistency while supporting and supervising the kitchen team during busy service periods.
Description
- Supervise the daily operations of the restaurant kitchen.
- Lead, support and motivate the kitchen team during service.
- Ensure food is prepared and presented according to the restaurant's quality standards.
- Maintain consistency in food preparation, portion control and presentation.
- Monitor kitchen workflow to ensure efficient and timely service.
- Assist with staff scheduling, task allocation and daily kitchen organisation.
- Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and maintain effective inventory control.
- Minimise food wastage and maintain good kitchen cost-control practices.
- Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained.
- Ensure the kitchen is clean, organised and fully operational at all times.
- Support the training and development of kitchen staff.
- Work closely with the Restaurant Manager and Front of House team to ensure smooth service.
- Assist with resolving operational issues and maintaining high standards during busy periods.
Minimum Requirements
- Previous restaurant kitchen experience is essential.
- Previous experience as a Kitchen Supervisor, Sous Chef, Senior Chef or similar role is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of professional restaurant kitchen operations.
- Experience supervising and supporting kitchen teams.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, hygiene and safety standards.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy restaurant environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Hands-on approach with a positive and proactive attitude.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- Must live within 20 km of East Rand Mall
Salary
R14,000 – R20,000 CTC per month, depending on experience and suitability.
If you are an experienced kitchen professional looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing Indian restaurant group and be part of a new restaurant opening in the Boksburg / East Rand area, we would love to hear from you.
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