Restaurant Kitchen Manager

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Overview This is an editorial summary of a job advertisement for a Kitchen Manager position in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role is with an established restaurant group that has been operating successfully for 17 years and is now undergoing an expansion phase. The appointed Kitchen Manager will be crucial in protecting food quality, improving kitchen systems, and supporting consistent service as the group grows. The position is advertised by HotelJobs. The role offers a monthly salary ranging from R25,000 to R30,000, negotiable based on experience, and is a live-out position. What you will do * Take responsibility for the daily management of the kitchen operation. * Lead the kitchen brigade during preparation and service. * Expedite orders accurately and maintain an efficient flow of food from the kitchen. * Coordinate kitchen sections during busy and high-pressure services. * Ensure every dish meets the required quality, presentation and portion standards. * Maintain consistency across preparation, production and service. * Supervise food preparation and ensure ingredients are handled correctly. * Manage kitchen staffing, shift allocation and daily task requirements. * Train; guide and motivate kitchen employees. * Address performance, conduct and attendance concerns appropriately. * Maintain effective communication between the kitchen and front-of-house team. * Monitor kitchen stock levels and assist with ordering, receiving and rotation. * Apply proper stock-control procedures and reduce waste through accurate portioning. * Maintain food safety, hygiene, sanitation and cleaning standards. * Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are kept clean and correctly maintained. * Identify service challenges quickly and implement practical solutions. * Support menu execution and ensure recipes and preparation methods are followed. * Maintain workplace safety and report equipment or operational risks. Requirements (from the original advert) * Proven kitchen leadership or supervision experience in a busy restaurant is essential. * Experience in hand-stretching pizza is essential. * Excellent expediting skills and the ability to manage service under pressure. * Strong staff supervision, communication and organisational skills. * Thorough understanding of kitchen hygiene, quality control and food safety. * Able to remain calm, organised and decisive during high-volume service. * A practical, hands-on leadership style and strong sense of urgency. * Willing to work hospitality hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays. * A relevant culinary or food-safety qualification is advantageous. * Cape Town based with eligibility to work in South Africa. Who should apply This role is ideal for a hands-on Kitchen Manager with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a busy restaurant, specifically possessing experience in hand-stretching pizza. The candidate should exhibit excellent expediting skills, strong staff supervision, communication, and organisational abilities, along with a comprehensive understanding of kitchen hygiene, quality control, and food safety. Essential attributes include the capacity to remain calm, organised, and decisive under high-volume pressure, coupled with a practical leadership style and a strong sense of urgency. Applicants must be prepared to work hospitality hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, and must be based in Cape Town with legal eligibility to work in South Africa. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/south-africa/restaurant-kitchen-manager-id-7610684 Source: jobmail

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