Location
sandton
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 18, 2026
Job Description
Duties
Staff Management & Leadership
- Assist the Executive Chef in recruiting, training & mentoring sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen assistants.
- Schedule employee shifts to optimize productivity and control labour costs.
- Foster a positive, collaborative work environment and manage performance evaluations.
Operations & Quality Control
- Ensure consistent food quality, taste, and presentation standards.
- Optimize kitchen layouts and workflows to minimize ticket times during rushes.
- Support conferencing, banqueting, and special event catering.
Inventory & Financial Management
- Manage food costs, monitor wastage, and ensure accurate portion control.
- Oversee inventory levels, place orders with suppliers, and negotiate for optimal pricing.
- Track kitchen budgets and generate performance reports for upper management.