Head Chef/Manager

5 days ago

Brooklyn Gauteng, South Africa Coffee Court Full time R120 000 - R204 000 per year

WE'RE HIRING: HEAD CHEF / KITCHEN MANAGER

Coffee Court – Brooklyn, Pretoria

Coffee Court Brooklyn is growing, and we're looking for a skilled, organised, and creative Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and take our café menu to the next level.

About the Role

You will be responsible for running the full back-of-house operation — from menu execution to stock control, kitchen hygiene, staff management, and delivering consistent quality in a fast-paced café environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee kitchen operations & daily food service

Maintain food standards, taste consistency & plating presentation

Manage kitchen staff (rostering, training, performance)

Stock ordering, supplier management & cost control

Ensure kitchen hygiene & food safety compliance (R638 + COA standards)

Menu planning, specials development & seasonal trends

Work closely with the owner & front-of-house team for smooth service flow

Maintain GP % and minimise wastage

Requirements

  • Minimum 3–5 years experience as Head Chef / Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Able to manage a small but busy café-style kitchen
  • Experience with burgers, tacos, light meals & café-style food is an advantage
  • Must be reliable, organised and able to work under pressure
  • Passion for quality, presentation & customer experience
  • Must be available on weekends (padel events, brunch service, etc.)

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary (based on experience)
  • Growing brand with expansion opportunities
  • Supportive and fun working environment inside Africa Padel Brooklyn
  • Creative freedom to introduce new dishes & specials
  • Part of a brand that combines coffee culture + padel lifestyle

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: R10 000,00 - R17 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

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