Chef/Kitchen Manager – Upmarket Restaurant, Groenkloof Pretoria

Chef/Kitchen Manager – Upmarket Restaurant –  Pretoria

Salary: R20,000 – R28,000 per month

Our client, a vibrant and established Indian restaurant brand in Groenkloof, 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.

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 Groenkloof

Package

• Salary: R20,000 – R28,000 per month
• This is a shift-based role working 6 days per week.

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