Kitchen Manager

Recruiter:

South Cape Recruitment

Job Ref:

CAW000707/CH

Date posted:

Monday, September 22, 2025

Location:

Knysna, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Kitchen Manager:

Our client based in the Knysna area is looking to grow their team with a dynamic Kitchen Manager.

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Opening and closing of the kitchen
- Allocation of duties to junior staff – mice-en-place
- Stock control – managing stock takes, stock rotation, portion, wastage and spoilage
control
- Procurement – preparation of stock required for the week based on stock counts
- Maintain health, safety and hygiene systems
- Maintain food safety standards
- Assist with cooking and managing the flow of food based on orders (pass)
- Garnishing and plating
- Dealing with guest queries, questions and problems
- Oversight of dietary requirements
- Training of junior staff – ongoing
- Any other ad hoc duties as required by owner / manager

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications:

- Matric – coupled with a certificate / diploma in culinary arts
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Basic computer literacy

Competencies:

- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication
- Self-motivated
- Passionate and keeps abreast of culinary trends
- Organized
- Muti-tasking skills
- Attention to detail
- Numeracy skills

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