421 Chefs jobs in South Africa

Role in Rosebank

Must have fine dining restaurant back ground experience

Must be able to provide food portfolio

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Chef at a fine dining restaurant located in the Johannesburg Rosebank(near Sandton) Area. The Senior Chef will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, ensuring hygiene standards, cooking high-quality dishes, and providing exceptional food service. Day-to-day tasks include managing kitchen staff, developing new recipes, and maintaining inventory.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Food Preparation and Culinary Skills
• Strong knowledge of Hygiene standards and practices
• Expertise in Cooking and Food Service techniques
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Formal culinary training or certification is a plus
• Previous experience in a fine dining environment is preferred

Responsibilities:
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations and appropriate hygiene practices. This means that the chef should be appropriately clothed in line with H&S prescriptions. It also means that the kitchen area and food preparation and cooking should take place in a hygienic manner.
• Inspect and constantly ensure that food preparation areas are clean and well-maintained. This includes cooking equipment and work surfaces, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices and conformance to established standards.
• Report any operational problems (faulty/damaged equipment) that could hinder daily operations.
• Estimates amounts of required supplies, such as food and ingredients. Understanding of portion ratio and costing.
• Submit daily requisitions to order stock required for the day, taking into account trends, and busy week periods/peak periods. Ensure the stock requisition process is followed for all food items and spices required for food preparation.
• Check the quantity and quality of received stock, sign for, and take accountability of food stock received.
• Ensure that the stock received is of good quality to ensure the quality of meals. Able to report on food stock usage as per required as well as account for variances. Ensure that all the stock in food manufacturing and preparation is accounted for.

The International Hotel School Sunninghill Campus is seeking a Chef Lecturer to join our academic team.

Role Purpose: To teach and share your passion for the culinary industry with eager students, helping them grow and succeed in their careers. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for dedicated individuals.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• NQF 5 qualification in culinary arts or hospitality
• City and Guilds Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking or Patisserie (beneficial)
• CATHSSETA scoping (beneficial)
• Certified as an Assessor
• Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• At least 2 years of lecturing or teaching experience
• Experience with vocational, POE, and practical assessments
• Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational education sector
• Experience in implementing and managing vocational assessments
• Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology

Qualities:

• Passion for the company's mission
• Positive attitude and resilience
• Organized, efficient, and accurate
• Effective communicator
• Patient and helpful

To apply, visit our online application page.

Overview

The International Hotel School Pretoria Campus is looking for a Chef Lecturer to join our academic team.

The purpose of the role is to teach and share your passion for the culinary industry with eager young students; helping them grow individually, and ultimately playing a role in their career pat hs a nd success in life. This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience reserved for only the most incredible people.

• NQF 5 qualification in culinary arts / hospitality
• City and Guilds Diploma in Food Prep and Cooking / Patisserie beneficial
• CATHSSETA scoping beneficial
• Certified as an Assessor
• A minimum of 5 years relevant, practical industry experience
• A minimum of 2 years lecturing / teaching experience
• Vocational, POE and practical assessment experience

• Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational educational sector
• Vocational, POE and practical assessment implementation and management experience
• Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general

• Passion – for the company’s mission
• Positive attitude and endurance
• Extreme attention to detail
• Organised, efficient, and accurate in performance
• Skilled Communicator
• Patient and helpful

To apply, visit our online application page

Overview

The International Hotel School Pretoria Campus is looking for a Chef Lecturer to join our academic team. The purpose of the role is to teach and share your passion for the culinary industry with eager young students; helping them grow individually, and ultimately playing a role in their career paths and success in life.

• Teach culinary subjects and related coursework to students
• Support student growth and success through mentorship and practical training
• Contribute to the development and delivery of vocational education in the culinary arts

• NQF 5 qualification in culinary arts / hospitality
• City and Guilds Diploma in Food Prep and Cooking / Patisserie beneficial
• CATHSSETA scoping beneficial
• Certified as an Assessor
• A minimum of 5 years relevant, practical industry experience
• A minimum of 2 years lecturing / teaching experience
• Vocational, POE and practical assessment experience

• Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational educational sector
• Vocational, POE and practical assessment implementation and management experience
• Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general

• Passion – for the company’s mission
• Positive attitude and endurance
• Extreme attention to detail
• Organised, efficient, and accurate in performance
• Skilled Communicator
• Patient and helpful

To apply, visit our online application page.

The Business Analyst role will serve as a critical link between data-driven insights and strategic decision-making, that help executive and functional leadership understand trends and implement business strategies effectively. This role ensures alignment between supply capabilities and business demand by tracking key trends, supporting S&OP processes.

The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in identifying growth opportunities, performance gaps, and strategic levers to enhance decision-making across the organization. This role also key in improving core business processes, ensuring seamless integration between planning and reporting trough structured process optimization initiatives.

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping the future of culinary education? The International Hotel School, Benoni Campus, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Head of Department: Culinary Arts to manage the quality of provision, support and compliance within the Culinary Arts and Patisserie department.

• Patient and mentoring abilities – able to guide both students and staff with empathy and clarity.
• Problem solver – proactive in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Service orientation – committed to delivering exceptional support to students and colleagues.
• Passion for student success – driven by a genuine desire to see students thrive academically and professionally.

• Minimum of a NQF 6 qualification in the hospitality area of specialization
• Scoped as a registered assessor for one of the institutional programme offerings
• 2 years team management experience
• Minimum 2 years lecturing experience
• Minimum 5 years Culinary Arts experience as a chef
• Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational educational sector

• Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general
• Stock control and inventory system proficiency
• Vocational, POE and practical assessment implementation and management skills

• Manage the CA department provision and success
• Responsible for reporting on stock and inventory control
• Conduct lectures and practical kitchen sessions
• Resolve student/sponsor queries, tracking, counselling and support
• Contribute towards curriculum improvement and development
• Apply assessment principles in line with the assessor code of conduct
• Invite industry guest speakers and arrange excursions
• Involvement in professional development activities for self and staff
• Research into industry trends
• Conduct induction and workplace foundation training

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping the future of culinary education? The International Hotel School, Benoni Campus, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Head of Department: Culinary Arts to manage the quality of provision, support and compliance within the Culinary Arts and Patisserie department.

• Patient and mentoring abilities – able to guide both students and staff with empathy and clarity.
• Problem solver – proactive in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Service orientation – committed to delivering exceptional support to students and colleagues.
• Passion for student success – driven by a genuine desire to see students thrive academically and professionally.

• Minimum of a NQF 6 qualification in the hospitality area of specialization
• Scoped as a registered assessor for one of the institutional programme offerings
• 2 years team management experience
• Minimum 2 years lecturing experience
• Minimum 5 years Culinary Arts experience as a chef
• Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational educational sector

• Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general
• Stock control and inventory system proficiency
• Vocational, POE and practical assessment implementation and management skills

• Manage the CA department provision and success
• Responsible for reporting on stock and inventory control
• Conduct lectures and practical kitchen sessions
• Resolve student/sponsor queries, tracking, counselling and support
• Contribute towards curriculum improvement and development
• Apply assessment principles in line with the assessor code of conduct
• Invite industry guest speakers and arrange excursions
• Involvement in professional development activities for self and staff
• Research into industry trends
• Conduct induction and workplace foundation training

Are you passionate about shaping the future of culinary education? The International Hotel School, Benoni Campus, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated
Head of Department: Culinary Arts
to manage the quality of provision, support and compliance within the Culinary Arts and Patisserie department.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Patient and mentoring abilities – able to guide both students and staff with empathy and clarity.
• Problem solver – proactive in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Service orientation – committed to delivering exceptional support to students and colleagues.
• Passion for student success – driven by a genuine desire to see students thrive academically and professionally.

Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of a NQF 6 qualification in the hospitality area of specialization
• Scoped as a registered assessor for one of the institutional programme offerings
• 2 years team management experience
• Minimum 2 years lecturing experience
• Minimum 5 years Culinary Arts experience as a chef
• Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational educational sector

Essential Skills

• Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general
• Stock control and inventory system proficiency
• Vocational, POE and practical assessment implementation and management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CA department provision and success
• Responsible for reporting on stock and inventory control
• Conduct lectures and practical kitchen sessions
• Resolve student/sponsor queries, tracking, counselling and support
• Contribute towards curriculum improvement and development
• Apply assessment principles in line with the assessor code of conduct
• Invite industry guest speakers and arrange excursions
• Involvement in professional development activities for self and staff
• Research into industry trends
• Conduct induction and workplace foundation training