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An opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef in Midrand. Suitably qualified candidates from across Gauteng are invited to apply.
Overview
This Head Chef role sits within the hospitality jobs function in Midrand. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Gauteng.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Midrand team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hospitality jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Midrand much easier.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Head Chef is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Midrand.
Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Midrand.
The hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
What We Offer
On top of that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this hospitality jobs role in Midrand; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Meet the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Midrand office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Midrand will be explained during the hiring process.
About Midrand
Working in Midrand means a place near the Midrand technology hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Midrand office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Midrand.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Midrand, Gauteng.
Many candidates already living within reach of Midrand cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
Key Outputs
- Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
- Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
What You’ll Need
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.