54 Chefs jobs in Johannesburg

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.

Kitchen Manager Duties Daily Operations

• Oversee all kitchen activities and ensure smooth workflow during service hours
• Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to maintain quality standards
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections and maintain cleanliness standards
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely meal delivery

Staff Management

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants
• Create and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
• Address staff conflicts and maintain a positive work environment
• Assign daily tasks and responsibilities to team members

Inventory and Supply Management

• Monitor inventory levels and order food supplies, equipment, and other necessities
• Establish relationships with vendors and negotiate pricing
• Conduct regular inventory counts and minimize waste
• Ensure proper storage of food items and supplies
• Track food costs and work to stay within budget parameters

Menu and Food Quality

• Collaborate with chefs on menu planning and development
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation
• Test new recipes and dishes
• Monitor portion control to maintain cost efficiency
• Address customer complaints related to food quality

Financial Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the kitchen budget
• Control food and labor costs
• Analyze financial reports and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Price menu items appropriately to maintain profitability
• Track and reduce food waste

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure compliance with health department regulations and food safety standards
• Maintain proper documentation for inspections
• Implement and enforce safety procedures to prevent accidents
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and in working order
• Keep updated on local health codes and regulations

Company Description

The Local Kitchen and Fu-Bar is dedicated to working closely with local producers and purveyors to source food and cocktails with great flavor and soul. We are passionate about using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create unique and delicious dishes for our guests. Join us in delivering exceptional dining experiences that reflect the vibrant local community.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Kitchen Manager located in Bryanston. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety, and managing food preparation and cooking processes. Additional responsibilities include training and supervising kitchen staff, managing inventory and supplies, and collaborating with the management team to develop and execute menu items. The Kitchen Manager will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Food Preparation and Cooking skills
• Experience in Food & Beverage management
• Knowledge of Food Quality standards and practices
• Culinary Management skills
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Relevant culinary certifications or degrees are a plus

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: R30,000 – R35,000 (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Job Summary:

Che Argentine Grill is looking for an experienced Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operations. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to oversee both kitchen production and grill operations while ensuring consistency, quality, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all kitchen operations, including grill and kitchen stations.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of performance.
• Maintain stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portioning.
• Implement hygiene, safety, and operational procedures.
• Develop menus and specials in collaboration with management.
• Support service during busy shifts and ensure smooth pass operations.
• Track kitchen costs, monitor waste, and meet cost-of-sales targets.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a senior kitchen role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage costs, stock, and supplier relationships.
• Experience in high-volume restaurants.
• Organized, proactive, and committed to team development.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R30 000,00 - R35 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Summary

U-turn is a leading organisation in developing pathways out of homelessness. We are looking for a Kitchen Cook to join the team at the new Service Centre in Linden. This position will initially be 5 hours per day , with the option of extending to 8 hours as the need grows.

This position

The cook will be responsible for cooking 3 meals per day for clients accessing the centre with a voucher and/or engaging in the activity groups. He/she will be responsible for managing the kitchen in all aspects including hygiene and health and safety requirements as well as stock management.

Background

U-turn is a thriving non-profit that exists to equip homeless people with the skills to overcome homelessness. Founded in 1997, we believe that every homeless individual is intrinsically valuable and should have access to an effective pathway to address their physical, spiritual and emotional needs so they can leave the streets and become a long-term productive member of society. To help people overcome homelessness we operate a phased approach that includes addiction rehabilitation, counselling, life-skills training and sheltered work placement in one of our social enterprises. Through this process, the programme inculcates a healthy work ethic, furnishes modern job skills and gives 18-24 months of real work experience so that individuals can be gainfully employed in the modern South African economy.

Our graduates enter the open market employment and show an above 85% long term success rate We are actively working to expand to more locations in Cape Town and across South Africa.

Service Centres

U-turn's Service Centres provide services to people living on the streets in order to prepare them for and to support them on a journey of change. This includes providing food and clothing (and in some cases access to a shower and a bed for the night), therapeutic and development based interventions, and recovery support for those struggling with addiction. The ultimate aim of the Service Centre is to prepare individuals to participate in our work-based rehabilitation programme.

Key areas of responsibility

● Manage the kitchen and food stock according health and safety regulations

● Cook 3 meals per day

● Supervise clients and/or volunteers performing duties as part of food preparation

● Keep a stock inventory and ensure minicam waste of stock

● As the need arises, assist what development work with a specific group of clients

attending under the therapeutic oversight of the OT.

● Use and contribute to existing planning and record keeping systems to ensure

continuous improvement of your areas of responsibility.

Experience and Skills

● The ability to cook nutritious meals and work creatively and ingeniously with all kinds of

donations

● Experience with and passion for working with homeless individuals

● Experience in managing a kitchen, delegating and supervising tasks

● An emotionally mature individual who is not easily flustered.

Personal attributes

● Passion for U-turn's mission and values.

● Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

● Empathetic individual that can maintain emotional boundaries and maintain healthy,

supportive relationships with extremely marginalised and disenfranchised individuals

● Creative individual with strong problem-solving skills

Organisational Fit (where applicable)

● If in recovery - actively engaged in own ongoing recovery, accessing accountability support and

practising recovery behaviour

● If employed as a Professional - affiliation with professional board, continued personal

development and accessing supervision

● Gospel orientation - connected to a local fellowship of believers, reading the Bible and

grounded in Gospel-motivated Social Action

Next Steps

Candidates interested in this position should apply online at . The letter of motivation should be approximately 1 page in length and include information on why you would like to work at U-turn and how you fulfil the required knowledge and skills set outlined above. Please note that applications without a letter of motivation will not be considered. IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WITHIN 4 WEEKS, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person