Description:
Kitchen Manager – Leading Restaurant Group - V&A, Cape Town A renowned restaurant group is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee operations at one of their busiest flagship locations. This is a senior management role focused on leading a large kitchen brigade and driving excellence in food quality, team performance, and operational efficiency. Role Overview: As Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of 40 kitchen staff, ensuring smooth daily operations, and consistently delivering high standards of food quality and safety. Your focus will be on people management, process improvement, and maintaining a positive, productive kitchen culture. This is a hands-on leadership role, with minimal cooking required. Key Responsibilities:- Lead, train, and motivate a large kitchen team (40+ staff) in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including scheduling, rostering, and team development
- Drive improvements in food quality, menu execution, and consistency
- Manage stock control, ordering, inventory, and supplier relationships
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards
- Monitor kitchen costs and help optimize profitability
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with senior management and front-of-house teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a senior chef or kitchen manager in a high-volume restaurant
- Proven track record managing and developing large kitchen teams
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience with stock control, ordering, and supplier management
- Excellent understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance
- Ability to thrive under pressure and solve problems quickly
- Professional, positive attitude and commitment to high standards
- Must have working rights in South Africa
- Already based in Cape Town Salary: R30,000 – R35,000 per month, depending on experience To Apply: Send your CV to recruitment@hireprostaff.co.za Please use the subject line: Kitchen Manager
29 Jan 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za