14 Culinary jobs in South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 05/05/2025

The International Hotel School Cape Town 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. This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience reserved for only the most dedicated individuals.

We need a person who is patient, understanding, helpful, and calm. You should have a genuine appreciation for the new generation and what they are contributing to the workplace. You should have an engaging personality, be naturally supportive, instill positivity, and be mature enough to give sound advice.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. NQF 5 qualification in culinary arts / hospitality
2. City and Guilds Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking / Patisserie beneficial
3. Certified as an Assessor
4. A minimum of 5 years relevant, practical industry experience
5. A minimum of 2 years lecturing / teaching experience
6. Vocational, POE, and practical assessment experience
7. Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational educational sector
8. Vocational, POE, and practical assessment implementation and management experience
9. Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general

Qualities:

• Passion for the company’s mission
• Positive attitude and endurance
• Organized, efficient, and accurate in performance

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Description

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for a six-month, full-time commitment! *** (Some internal candidates may not be eligible).
  
  

• $,000 sign-on bonus for a six-month, full-time commitment! *** (Some internal candidates may not be eligible).
  
  

• Performs setup, stocking, clerical, cashier and money management duties of department.
  
  

• Must speak English
• High school diploma or GED required.
  
  

• Two Years Food service experience preferred
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas
  
  

• 19.00- 25.66/hour
• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.
• 2.25/hour weekend differential when working 5 or more continuous hours between 7pm on Friday and 7am on Sunday.
• 1,000 sign on bonus with a six-month, full-time commitment. (Some internal candidates may not be eligible.)
  
  

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 401(a)
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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Job category: Other; Hospitality, Hotel, Catering, Tourism and Travel

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

This role involves running and owning the preparation and presentation of focused and innovative products and ranges, including BIIC, Food services, Projects, catering, external Events, and Workshops.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing all catering functions, meeting briefs and budgets.
2. Managing external hiring of props, equipment, supplies, and products for functions.
3. Providing world-class culinary inspiration through demos, workshops, and presentations.
4. Showcasing and educating the food group on new ingredients and their practical applications.
5. Managing and updating the green kitchen (Sustainable kitchen model).
6. Exploring new cooking technologies and trends, working closely with the trends and projects team.
7. Training and developing hospitality staff for food service menus and recipes.
8. Managing projects, BIIC, re-setting standards, and workshops.
9. Managing students and junior innovation chefs.
10. Setting quality standards within the food group and supply base.
11. Assisting the R & D Manager with product strategy and presentations.
12. Maintaining kitchen and equipment upkeep.
13. Accepting briefs from departments on product preparation and presentation.
14. Complying with the Good Food Journey and sustainable product development.
15. Implementing packaging recycling and compostable initiatives to meet targets.
16. Increasing local procurement.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Relevant diploma or degree with a focus on food service/hospitality.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in food service/hospitality industry.
• Chef experience is essential.
• Coaching and facilitation skills.
• Experience working in a team.
• Deep understanding of the food service/hospitality industry, both locally and internationally.
• Sensory evaluation skills and taste discernment.
• Creativity and innovation in food development.
• Product development skills with commercial aptitude.
• Understanding of business processes and legislation (e.g., BEE, GBJ, strategy development).
• Thorough understanding of technically led product innovation.
• Passion for food and awareness of current food trends.

Job category: Other; Hospitality, Hotel, Catering, Tourism and Travel

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

This role involves running and owning the preparation and presentation of focused and innovative products and ranges, including BIIC, Food services, Projects, catering, external Events, and Workshops.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing all catering functions, meeting briefs and budgets.
2. Managing external hiring of props, equipment, supplies, and products for functions.
3. Providing world-class culinary inspiration through demos, workshops, and presentations.
4. Showcasing and educating the food group on new ingredients and their practical applications.
5. Managing and updating the green kitchen (Sustainable kitchen model).
6. Exploring new cooking technologies and trends, working closely with the trends and projects team.
7. Training and developing hospitality staff for food service menus and recipes.
8. Managing projects, BIIC, re-setting standards, and workshops.
9. Managing students and junior innovation chefs.
10. Setting quality standards within the food group and supply base.
11. Assisting the R & D Manager with product strategy and presentations.
12. Maintaining kitchen and equipment upkeep.
13. Accepting briefs from departments on product preparation and presentation.
14. Complying with the Good Food Journey and sustainable product development.
15. Implementing packaging recycling and compostable initiatives to meet targets.
16. Increasing local procurement.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Relevant diploma or degree with a focus on food service/hospitality.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in food service/hospitality industry.
• Chef experience is essential.
• Coaching and facilitation skills.
• Experience working in a team.
• Deep understanding of the food service/hospitality industry, both locally and internationally.
• Sensory evaluation skills and taste discernment.
• Creativity and innovation in food development.
• Product development skills with commercial aptitude.
• Understanding of business processes and legislation (e.g., BEE, GBJ, strategy development).
• Thorough understanding of technically led product innovation.
• Passion for food and awareness of current food trends.

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Posted: Friday, July 4, 2025

Location: Nelspruit, South Africa

We are seeking a driven and student-focused Career Consultant to guide prospective students through course selection and enrolment. This role balances advisory responsibilities with sales performance, ensuring learners are matched with the right training programmes aligned with their goals and financial capacity.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of Matric (NQF 4); tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Business is advantageous.
• 2–3 years of experience in sales, student recruitment, or customer service (preferably in education or training).
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Willingness to travel and work after hours during peak periods or events.

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• Seniority level: Entry level

• Employment type: Full-time

• Job function: Other

• Industries: Advertising Services

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We are seeking a driven and student-focused Career Consultant to guide prospective students through course selection and enrolment. This role balances advisory responsibilities with sales performance, ensuring learners are matched with the right training programmes aligned with their goals and financial capacity.

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• 2–3 years of experience in sales, student recruitment, or customer service (preferably in education or training).
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Willingness to travel and work after hours during peak periods or events.

• Minimum of Matric (NQF 4); tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Business is advantageous.
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CAREER CONSULTANT - CULINARY (NELSPRUIT)

2025-07-04 - 2025-08-03

Permanent

NEL012161

Education and training

Hospitality and Tourism

We are seeking a driven and student-focused Career Consultant to guide prospective students through course selection and enrolment. This role balances advisory responsibilities with sales performance, ensuring learners are matched with the right training programmes aligned with their goals and financial capacity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of Matric (NQF 4); tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Business is advantageous.
• 2–3 years of experience in sales, student recruitment, or customer service (preferably in education or training).
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Willingness to travel and work after hours during peak periods or events.