NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CHEF (QSR)

Recruiter:

SRG Financial Placements

Job Ref:

DUR000020/TB

Date posted:

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Location:

Riverhorse Valley, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading QSR, is urgently looking for an Executive Chef to lead their New Product Development projects. The role is responsible for conceptualising, developing and commercialising innovative on-brand products across their brands.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements: A Culinary (Degree\/ Diploma) from a recognised institution e.g. South African Chefs Association, accredited school or equivalent 8 years of professional culinary experience with at least 3 years in a senior or executive chef role is essential Demonstrated experience in New Product Development within a QSR or multi-unit hospitality environment Experienced in food costing, yield analysis and menu engineering Proven ability to scale recipes and develop SOP's, for high volume franchise kitchen environments Working knowledge of South African food safety legislation and HACCP principles Driver's license and own vehicle Must be able to work in a high pressure and fast paced work environment Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 14 days then please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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