TRAFFIC Gauteng

Head Chef

Empact Group

Job Description

Purpose of the role:

To develop and plan menus, establish recipes and food purchase specifications, coordinate, execute, supervise and evaluate all the food production activities of a fast-paced operation. The Head Chef must be qualified and will assist in the management of strategic and day-to-day operations.

Education and Experience:
  • Relevant Tertiary qualification in hospitality or the relevant experience in the industry
  • Must be a qualified chef
  • Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining
  • Knowledge of South African and industry-specific law
  • Strong financial acumen, proven budgetary and food control practices
Key Areas of Responsibility:
  • To develop and plan menus
  • Establish recipes and food purchase specifications
  • Coordinate, execute, supervise and evaluate all food production activities of a fast-paced operation
  • Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation

About This Role

Career insights for Chefs and Head Cooks positions

Salary Benchmark
$58,920/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Coordination Monitoring Speaking Time Management Active Listening
Common Technologies
Google Sheets Microsoft Excel GroupMe Barrington Software CookenPro Commercial CostGuard Culinary Software Services ChefTec Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro GNOME Gnutrition

Job Overview

Date Posted
27 Mar 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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