Head Chef | Woodstock – Cape Town | Catering Services

Head Chef | Woodstock – Cape Town | Catering Services

Looking for experienced HEAD CHEF to join the team of a busy Catering Services, with the head office based in Woodstock, Cape Town.

The company offers a variety of catering services from office lunches, meetings, film and set catering, birthdays, parties, dinner nights, funerals/wakes and corporate events.

As Ideal Candidate you will have:

Minimum Requirements:

• 10 Years previous experience in a commercial kitchen and/or catering business
• Proven ability to manage a team in a high-pressure environment
• Strong financial acumen – experience with menu costing, portion control, and food cost management
• Ability to build and implement kitchen systems that improve efficiency and consistency
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Experience with bulk production and event catering logistics
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends when required

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring quality and efficiency
• Handle menu costing, supplier negotiations, and stock control to maintain profitability
• Develop and implement kitchen systems and processes for smoother workflow
• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation at all times
• Train, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to perform at their best
• Coordinate with front-of-house, logistics, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations

Start: ASAP

Salary Package:

• R20 – 25 000 Gross, depending on experience and skills
• Duty Meals provided
• Overtime rates: Saturday – 1.5x hourly rate; Sunday & Public Holidays – 2x hourly rate.

To apply for Head Chef | Woodstock – Cape Town | Catering Services, please send your CV in WORD document WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND A FULL-LENGTH PHOTO INSERTED ON THE CV.

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.