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Reference: TSE250902-8
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Division: Fedics (Tsebo Catering)
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Job Type: Permanent
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Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Closing Date: 30 September 2025
🧾 Job Overview:
Fedics is looking for a qualified Head Chef to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations — from menu design and food preparation to staff management and cost control. The role requires creativity, leadership, and a strong understanding of food safety standards.
✅ Key Duties & Responsibilities:
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Full responsibility for purchasing, food prep, and presentation.
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Design and implement menus creatively and effectively.
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Drive cost-effective production, ensuring profitability and best practices.
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Maintain hygiene standards and ensure 90%+ scores in external audits.
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Enforce and maintain HACCP standards and food safety protocols.
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Ensure weekly stock takes, proper stock rotation, and cost controls.
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Maintain all FEDICS GMPs, QA documents, and SOPs.
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Manage food and beverage cost of sales (COS) in line with targets.
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Maintain security and condition of equipment, uniforms, and food stock.
🧠 Skills & Competencies:
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Strong initiative and commitment
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Excellent timekeeping and organizational skills
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Financial and cost awareness
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High business acumen
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Strong computer literacy
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Administrative and management capabilities
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Experience managing production kitchens
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Knowledge of health & safety in food environments
🎓 Minimum Qualifications:
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Relevant tertiary culinary qualification
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Associate Culinary Degree (preferred)
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2–3 years head chef/kitchen management experience
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Proven cookery experience
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Driver’s license (advantageous)
🌐 About the Company:
Fedics is a division of Tsebo Solutions Group, a leader in catering, facilities management, cleaning, pest control, and more, across Africa.
Learn more at: www.tsebo.com
📅 Apply By: 30 September 2025
📍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng