Executive Chef
Overview
TsAfrika is looking to appoint an Executive Chef. We are seeking an experienced culinary professional who can lead kitchen operations, deliver exceptional food quality, and uphold our service standards in a high-performance catering environment.
Requirements
- Professional culinary qualification
- Minimum matric
- At least 5 years’ experience as a Senior Chef or Executive Chef in contract catering, or large-scale food production
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP)
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
- Must have reliable vehicle and driver’s license
- Training background
- Fine dining upmarket restaurant experience
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily kitchen operations
- Plan menus that align with client needs, budgets, and TsAfrika standards
- Oversee food preparation, presentation, and portion control
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and quality compliance
- Manage stock, food cost, and wastage in line with Tsebo controls
- Train, guide, and supervise kitchen staff
- Ensure consistent customer satisfaction through high-quality meals
- Support operational requirements of the site and broader TsAfrika team
- Monitor and manage a cost-effective production process reflecting best practices
- Monitor and manage hygiene standard and status in all kitchens
- Maintain and manage HACCP standard of complex/food sample management
- Ensure compliance of Health and Safety standards on the complex
- Portion control, reduce pilferage/losses, and batch cooking system in place
- Ensure a consistent Food and Beverage COS are maintained and improved
- Stay abreast with food trends
- Maintain a high standard of function presentation and skill
- Demonstrate creativity and innovation in menu development, food presentation and culinary concepts
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