Job Details

📌 Job Title: Head Chef (TSE260304-4)
🆔 Reference: TSE260304-4
🏢 Company: Fedics (Division of Tsebo Solutions Group)
📍 Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
💼 Employment Type: Permanent

Company Overview

Tsebo Solutions Group is a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider. Through its catering division Fedics, the company delivers high-quality food services across various sectors.

Tsebo specialises in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning & Hygiene, Protection, Engineering, Energy, and more — with a strong focus on developing its people and promoting from within.

Job Overview

The Head Chef will lead and manage all kitchen operations within a fast-paced catering environment.

This role involves menu planning, cost control, team leadership, stock management, compliance with hygiene regulations, and delivering high-quality food production that meets both client and VIP expectations.

Key Responsibilities

🍽 Kitchen & Food Production Management

Oversee all food preparation and presentation.
Ensure each dish meets quality, portion, and temperature standards.
Develop creative, upmarket menus aligned with customer needs.

📦 Stock & Cost Control

Manage food budgets, average spend, and profit margins.
Ensure stock availability at correct quality and quantity.
Report and follow up on maintenance issues.

👨‍🍳 Leadership & Team Development

Supervise and develop the culinary team.
Ensure staff understand daily operational requirements.
Promote professional growth within the kitchen.

📊 Business & Operations

Support operational management and deputise when required.
Maintain smooth communication between service and kitchen areas.
Stay updated with food trends and best practices.

🧼 Compliance & Hygiene

Ensure strict adherence to statutory and company hygiene regulations.
Improve kitchen systems and operational processes continuously.

Qualifications

🎓 Education

Matric Certificate.
Culinary qualification or diploma.

💼 Experience

3–5 years’ experience in a similar Head Chef role.
Strong exposure to upmarket function catering.
Proven cost control and menu planning experience.

🧠 Skills

Leadership and people management skills.
Financial and cost management skills.
Strong organising and planning abilities.
Computer literacy.
Excellent communication skills.
Business acumen and production-driven mindset.

CV Tips

Highlight menu planning and cost control achievements (include numbers if possible).
Showcase experience with large-scale or VIP functions.
Mention kitchen team size managed.
Include budget responsibilities and profit improvements.
List food safety certifications and compliance experience.
Keep your CV results-focused and limited to 2–3 pages.

Benefits

Permanent position with a leading workplace management group.
Opportunity for internal promotion.
Exposure to large-scale catering operations.
Professional development through training and seminars.
Competitive market-related salary.

Company Policy

Tsebo Solutions Group is committed to Employment Equity and promotes internal candidates wherever possible.

The company complies with applicable data protection laws and does not charge any fees for job applications, registration, or placement.

If you do not receive feedback after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

To apply for this job please visit tsebo.erecruit.co.