Job Summary
Celebrated Café and brunch destination with branches in Milpark & Rosebank is looking for a Group Head Chef to manage kitchen operations across the group. Responsibilities include developing seasonal menus ; training kitchen staff ; controlling food and labour costs ; and ensuring uncompromising food quality, hygiene standards ; and guest satisfaction. Duties: Spearhead menu development, seasonal innovation, and recipe standardization across all outlets. Monitor food costing, procurement, and inventory management to maximize profitability while minimizing waste. Manage food costs, stock control, supplier relationships, and procurement Recruit; train, and mentor the kitchen brigade, fostering a high-performance culture of discipline and creativity. Enforce rigorous food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards to ensure a safe and sanitary operation. Work seamlessly with restaurant management and front-of-house staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Ensure efficient day-to-day operations aligned to profitability and performance targets Take full responsibility for kitchen operations, including quality, consistency, and food safety standards Requirements: Grade 12 A formal cheffing qualification Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef Strong understanding of cost control, kitchen management, and operational efficiency Ability to build and manage a kitchen team within a new operation Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ownership of a business unit Comfortable operating within a partnership / profit-share structure Experience in functions, hospitality groups, or hotel/lodge environments advantageous.