266 Chef Internship jobs in South Africa

• Ensure the quality, presentation, consistency and taste of all meals
• Maintain appropriate hygiene standards of the workstations and kitchen at all times
• Ensure that specifications are correct according to the standard recipes
• Ensure daily and meals and food for functions are prepared timeously
• Ensure the correct accompaniments and condiments are served with all meals
• Control production costs, i.e. no over production, and use of leftovers
• Develop direct reports
• Provide input into the training and development of subordinates
• Assist the Assistant Catering Manager with menus; creativity and innovation
• Assist with the service and presentation of meals

• Grade 12 with a recognised Chef qualification and 3 years’ experience
li>Thorough knowledge of cookery terminology and preparation methods
• Knowledge of Halaal dietary needs and cultural requirements and constraints
• To oversee the preparation and cooking of all meals served by the Catering Department as per the standard recipes, production schedules and cycle menus

• Ensure the quality, presentation, consistency and taste of all meals
• Maintain appropriate hygiene standards of the workstations and kitchen at all times
• Ensure that specifications are correct according to the standard recipes
• Ensure daily and meals and food for functions are prepared timeously
• Ensure the correct accompaniments and condiments are served with all meals
• Control production costs, i.e. no over production, and use of leftovers
• Develop direct reports
• Provide input into the training and development of subordinates
• Assist the Assistant Catering Manager with menus; creativity and innovation
• Assist with the service and presentation of meals

• Grade 12 with a recognised Chef qualification and 3 years’ experience
li>Thorough knowledge of cookery terminology and preparation methods
• Knowledge of Halaal dietary needs and cultural requirements and constraints
• To oversee the preparation and cooking of all meals served by the Catering Department as per the standard recipes, production schedules and cycle menus

• Ensure the quality, presentation, consistency and taste of all meals
• Maintain appropriate hygiene standards of the workstations and kitchen at all times
• Ensure that specifications are correct according to the standard recipes
• Ensure daily and meals and food for functions are prepared timeously
• Ensure the correct accompaniments and condiments are served with all meals
• Control production costs, i.e. no over production, and use of leftovers
• Develop direct reports
• Provide input into the training and development of subordinates
• Assist the Assistant Catering Manager with menus; creativity and innovation
• Assist with the service and presentation of meals

• Grade 12 with a recognised Chef qualification and 3 years’ experience
li>Thorough knowledge of cookery terminology and preparation methods
• Knowledge of Halaal dietary needs and cultural requirements and constraints
• To oversee the preparation and cooking of all meals served by the Catering Department as per the standard recipes, production schedules and cycle menus

Our client is seeking to appoint an excellent candidate to take up the position of Temporary Sous-Chef on a wine farm in the Cape Winelands / Franschhoek.

6 Month Contract.

Requirements:

• Excellent culinary skills, formal culinary training
• Impeccable health and hygiene standards
• Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to execute duties efficiently
• The ability to work in a team
• A person with an impeccable sense of responsibility
• Previous experience in a busy upmarket establishment (approx. 80 seats)
• Previous experience in working in an open kitchen will be advantageous.

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who strive to improve, push ourselves to new heights, and treat each other with respect. Our team members worldwide create exceptional experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We believe that the best way to enable our people to deliver these experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we value recognizing familiar faces, welcoming new ones, and treating everyone as we wish to be treated ourselves. Whether you work, stay, live, or discover with us, our purpose is to create lasting impressions, believing life is richer through genuine connections.

About the location:

Located high on the rocky Witwatersrand, our Westcliff Hotel offers a chic hillside village feel within South Africa’s largest city. It features nine sunlit villas with courtyards, fountains, and gardens. Guests can enjoy seasonally inspired dishes at Flames, visit our destination spa with nature-inspired treatments, or relax on their balcony overlooking the treetops.

About Four Seasons Hotel, The Westcliff, Johannesburg

Join our team at the iconic Four Seasons Hotel Westcliff, Johannesburg, an urban resort with panoramic views of the Johannesburg Zoo and surrounding neighborhoods. We foster a team built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service, and a passion for food and wine.

We seek a highly motivated and service-minded individual to join the Kitchen Team as the Banquet Chef .

Our culture is embodied by our employees, inspired to provide exceptional service. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been ranked Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.”

As Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman, states, "The secret to our success is the Golden Rule: treat others as you wish to be treated."

Job Summary

Our Kitchen Team is dedicated to fulfilling guest requests, from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

What to Expect:

• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities for a successful career with global potential.

• Access to a comprehensive benefit plan.

• Engagement in diverse and challenging work.

• A sense of pride in well-done work.

• Recognition for excellence.

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons:

Successful candidates must have legal rights to work in South Africa.

Please note: Due to the high volume of responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EE candidates, including disabled applicants, are encouraged to apply.

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Responsibilities
Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations.
Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions.
Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility.
Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced.
Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.

Qualifications
2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major;
4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Hospitality

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