Kitchen Manager in Pietermaritzburg | Apply Now!

Permanent

ANEW Hotels & Resorts

📍 Location: ANEW Hotel Hilton, 1 Hilton Avenue, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg, 3245, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
📅 Closing Date: 29 September 2025
🆔 Reference Number: AHR250731-1
💼 Job Type: Permanent
🏨 Business Unit: Hilton (ANEW Hotel Hilton)

Website: https://anewhotels.com/

🏨 About the Role

ANEW Hotel Hilton in Pietermaritzburg is looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations and ensure exceptional dining experiences. This role focuses on food quality, safety standards, staff development, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, a passion for cuisine, and a deep understanding of cost control and kitchen workflow.

✅ Minimum Requirements

  • Diploma in Professional Cookery (completed)

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager

  • Solid knowledge of food cost, menu planning, and plus point systems

  • Proven leadership and communication abilities

  • Strong background in conferencing and event catering

  • Experience in staff coaching, mentoring, and performance management

  • Sound understanding of HACCP, health, and safety regulations

🔧 Key Responsibilities

👥 Staff Management

  • Lead, train, and schedule kitchen staff

  • Evaluate staff performance and support growth

  • Promote collaboration and team engagement

  • Handle disciplinary procedures when necessary

🍽️ Operations & Quality Control

  • Oversee food preparation and presentation standards

  • Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety protocols

  • Coordinate with F&B and restaurant teams for service flow

  • Enforce standard operating procedures and brand guidelines

📦 Inventory & Budgeting

  • Manage stock levels, procurement, and vendor relations

  • Control kitchen expenses and optimize resource usage

  • Track food costs and implement waste-reduction strategies

🧼 Sanitation & Safety

  • Monitor cleanliness and implement food safety systems

  • Conduct internal inspections and audits

  • Maintain kitchen equipment and oversee maintenance schedules

💬 Communication & Collaboration

  • Liaise with front-of-house, vendors, and senior management

  • Assist with planning and execution of events and functions

  • Participate in hotel-wide meetings and strategic discussions

📝 Menu & Innovation

  • Introduce new dishes, techniques, and trends

  • Develop cost-effective and dietary-compliant menus

  • Maintain accurate recipe specifications and documentation

📂 Administration

  • Prepare kitchen performance reports and maintain documentation

  • Monitor kitchen labor costs and productivity

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements

📊 Key Performance Indicators

  • Food quality and presentation consistency

  • Food cost control and reduction

  • Staff retention and development metrics

  • Guest satisfaction scores related to food

  • Adherence to health and safety standards

  • Waste and spoilage reduction

  • Inventory accuracy and maintenance efficiency

  • Budget compliance and operational reporting

📢 Policy Statement

ANEW Hotel Hilton is an equal opportunity employer and supports Employment Equity. Preference may be given to internal candidates who align with our EE targets. Only South African citizens will be considered.

📩 How to Apply

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

💡 CV Tips for Kitchen Manager Applicants

  • Highlight your years of experience in leadership roles within culinary environments

  • List key achievements in food cost control or kitchen process improvements

  • Demonstrate your understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations

  • Mention large-scale event or conferencing catering experience

  • Include specific technologies or systems (e.g., Plus Point) you’re familiar with

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