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Our Client, a restaurant chain, is expanding across South Africa and seeking a hands-on Group Executive Chef. In this role, you will oversee menu development, manage the central kitchen, lead all baking across the group, ensure food consistency across all company-owned and franchise stores, and lead kitchen teams from a central kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities • Food & Menus: Lead menu creation, food costing, and event catering. • Quality Control: Set central kitchen baking schedules to minimize waste and ensure consistent food quality. • Team Leadership: Train kitchen staff on techniques, hygiene, and portion control across all locations. • Operations: Visit stores weekly, manage kitchen discipline, and coordinate with store managers and head office. • Supply Chain: Source quality ingredients, manage supplier relationships, and oversee kitchen equipment needs. Requirements • Experience: Background as an Executive/Head Chef or leading multi-site kitchens either in hotels or franchised restaurants. • Skills: Strong menu development, food costing, financial margin management, and exceptional pastry/baking knowledge. • Leadership: Proven ability to train teams, set high standards, and maintain accountability. • Logistics: Valid driver’s license, reliable transport, and willingness to travel outside Johannesburg. Job Details & Benefits • Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday. • Perks: High-impact senior role, creative freedom over menus, and a rare weekend-free hospitality schedule. Submit an updated CV in MS Word or in any other editable format, listing your current position first, and include a headshot taken within the past 6 months. Food Portfolio along with copies of all qualifications. By applying for this position, applicants agree to provide the following if requested:- • Any additional information requested by Hospitality eXchange, within 24 hours. • Contact details for last 2 or 3 direct superiors (excluding current employer), as consent for Hospitality eXchange to contact for work performance references. • The following checks may apply for shortlisted candidates :- 1. Credit & Fraud 2. Qualification 3. Id verification 4. Criminal Interviews in person at head office in Johannesbrug, cook off may also apply. Open to South African Nationals only
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