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 The Rose Garden Coffee Shop – Floradale Nurseries, Circular Drive, CharloWe are looking for a practical, experienced coffee shop chef to join our friendly kitchen team.This is not a fine-dining position — we need someone with real café and breakfast service experience who can work efficiently and consistently.Requirements:✅ Proven experience in a coffee shop or breakfast kitchen ✅ Confident with breakfast grill and simple lunch meals ✅ Good plating and attention to presentation ✅ Able to read, follow and execute recipes accurately ✅ Reliable, hardworking, and calm under pressure ✅ Good hygiene and kitchen disciplineWhat we offer: A stable position in a well-loved garden centre coffee shop Supportive team environment Fair pay based on experience To apply: Please send a short CV or work history and contact details to:  Vanessa WhatsApp : 072 157 1632

Port Elizabeth

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Woodfire Pizza Chef needed in JHB Alberton

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READ BEFORE APPLYING. We are looking for a pizza chef that knows how to use a wood fire oven only must be able to mix dough from scratch. We are not looking to train someone from scratch. This individual must live within Alberton or surrounding areas like Tokoza or Katlehong. The position is available immediately. Contact Dan on 0781918263 to apply.

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Alberton

Pizza Chef

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We looking for Male experienced wood oven Pizza Chefs, South Africans, Please send your cv through Whatsapp on 073 024 92 44

Midrand

Private chef

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Good dayLooking for a job as a chefMalawian Guy aged 35With a very good reference No regrets, very hard workingContact me on0676217379

Pinelands

Pastry chef needed

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We are looking for fine dining pastry chef. Must know how to plate desserts and pastries.Whatsapp your food photos-0825006574

Johannesburg CBD

Indian Chef

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Looking for authentic indian chef, must live close to kraaifontein or able to relocate.

Kraaifontein

Job seeker

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My name is Dalikhaya Tshingilane I live in Mfuleni I'm a professional chef with more than 10 years of experience and I'm currently looking for work my number is 0833118939 and my email Is dalikhayatshingilane0@gmail.com please contact me I will gladly forward you my CV Thanks

Blue Downs

Chef - Ad posted by John Been

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Family restaurant in summerstrand is looking for a chef with the following experience Menu costing and designStock management relating to purchasing and forecasting General running of the restaurant without supervision.Must have contactable references and own reliable transport.Please send cv with the heading Restaurant Manager to jbeen0004@gmail.com

Port Elizabeth

Looking for a job as a Pizza chef in a restaurant

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I am very hardworking and I arrive at work on time. I am also very hardworking. I can make pizza, burgers and many other things related to the restaurant. I am very good at making pizzas and burgers.

12d

Melville

Sushi chef and sushi apprentice want

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Tomo Japanese Restaurant is looking for a Sushi Apprentice to join our kitchen team. This is a rare opportunity to learn authentic sushi skills directly from an experienced chef in a real working restaurant.CV with reference to tomocapetown@gmail.com to apt.

10d

City Centre

Calling all chefs!

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Looking for chefs for a new Restaurant. CommisCDPSous ChefHead ChefPlease follow this link to sign up on on ROAR Recruitmenthttps://forms.gle/c7ogC3k2BRtCZbtL7

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Benoni

Seeking Chefs

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Club High is looking for experienced, versatile Chefs to join our artisan food truck team. If you love great food, fast-paced service, and don’t mind getting hands-on with both the kitchen and customers — this one’s for you. Location: Cape Road, Port ElizabethWhat we’re looking for: ✨ Minimum 2 years’ experience will accept less! ✨ Experience in hospitality & customer service ✨ Comfortable working in an artisan food truck environment ✨ Able to work shifts in a fast-paced setting ✨ Must be okay working with a till & card machine ✨ Presentable, reliable, and people-friendly ✨ Good references required ✨ Must have reliable transport IMPORTANT: ➡️ WhatsApp your CV only to the number on the poster ❌ No phone calls, please If you’re ready to bring skill, flavour, and personality to the window — Club High is calling (but please don’t call us ). 

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Port Elizabeth

Sushi chefs needed

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We are looking for sushi chefs must have a lot of experience, for a busy seafood restaurant. Please email all CV's to lottercarla8@gmail.com

16d

Other

Head Chef Sea Point / Green Point

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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations across 2 sites. This is a senior role suited to a hands-on culinary professional who combines creativity with strong operational and leadership skills. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage kitchen operations across multiple properties • Design, develop, and innovate menus that are both appealing and commercially viable • Maintain high food quality and consistency across all sites • Manage and lead kitchen teams, including training, mentoring, and performance management • Control food costs and labour costs in line with approved budgets • Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and cleaning standards • Oversee ordering, stock control, and waste management • Deliver an exceptional customer experience, with a strong focus on satisfaction and feedback Key Requirements • Proven experience as a Head Chef (multi-site experience advantageous) • Strong leadership and people-management skills • Solid understanding of cost control, budgeting, and kitchen administration • Creative approach to menu design with a commercial mindset • High standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and operational discipline • Customer-focused attitude with attention to detail • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities What We Offer • Opportunity to lead and influence a growing multi-property operation • Supportive management environment • Competitive remuneration based on experience If you have the above experience for at least 5 years, please forward a detailed CV with contactable references to : jobs@africanspiritcpt.co.zaJob Reference #: HCConsultant Name: Marion Hickey

African Spirit

Sea Point & Three Anchor Bay

Looking for experianced cook

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DescriptionLocation: Table View, Cape TownWe are hiring a very experienced restaurant cook.This job is NOT for beginners. Please apply ONLY if you have strong restaurant experience.MUST HAVE (IMPORTANT)• Minimum 5 years experience working in a restaurant kitchen• Must know how to cook pizza, grill food, frying, pasta, burgers, and salads• Must be able to work fast, clean, and under pressure• Cooking test will be done before hiring• If you do NOT know these foods, please do not applyQUALIFICATION (PLUS, NOT MUST)• Certificate or diploma in hospitality / professional cooking is a plus (not required)SENIOR / LEAD COOK APPLICANTS• If you have worked as a senior cook or leading chef, you are welcome to apply• You MUST send a short motivational letter• You MUST include your expected salaryLEGAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS• You must be legally allowed to work in South Africa• Valid documents will be checked before hiring• Reference from previous restaurant job in Cape Town is requiredLOCATION & TRANSPORT• No transport provided• You must live in Table View or nearby, or have your own reliable transportSalary : R1800 -R2050 Per week . HOW TO APPLYSend the following:• CV• References• Motivational letter (for senior/lead applicants)• Expected salary• Recent photo (for identification only)Your CV should clearly show your work experience and current area of residence.Only serious and experienced applicants will be contacted.

Tableview

Experienced Sushi Chef Needed At Local Sushi Restaurant In Durbanville Area

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We are a local sushi restaurant in the heart of Durbanville looking to hire an experienced sushi chef for the restaurant. Requirements: - 3 years experience as a sushi chef, - knowledge of Japanese cuisine (especially sushi), - ability to manage kitchen stock & staff, - fluent in English, - teamwork mindset, - time management skills. Interested applicants can send their Cv's / Applications via email to parafishsushi@gmail.com, or via WhatsApp to 0747056801.

14d

Durbanville

Chef Coffee Shop Kitchen Staff Wanted

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Port Elizabeth

Chef job

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Hi, I'm a malawian man looking for a job as a chef, I can prepare meals for functions, family gatherings, events, cooking dinners, lunch and breakfast meals... please if you need a hardworking , honest chef please call or whatsapp me on 068 206 3691..

17d

Melville

Chefs wanted for upmarket Umhlanga restaurant

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Jack’s Pierside Grill is looking to build a strong team of professional chefs to join our kitchen.Requirements:Proven experience working as a chef in a professional kitchenStrong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentationAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentHigh standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygieneStrong time management and organisational skillsAbility to work well under pressure and as part of a teamPassion for quality food and consistencyFlexibility to work evenings, weekends, and busy service periodsTraining begins: 1 AprilInterested candidates should send their CVs to jackspierside@gmail.com.We look forward to welcoming dedicated and passionate chefs to the Jack’s Pierside team.

17d

Umhlanga

Assistant Kitchen Manager

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Grimaldi’s is looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our dynamic culinary team. This role is perfect for a chef with leadership skills, a passion for exceptional food, and the ability to maintain high standards across all kitchen operations.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring smooth serviceSupervise preparation and execution of salads, starters, and desserts, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentationManage mise en place, stock control, and ingredient preparation across all kitchen sectionsUphold strict hygiene, safety, and food handling standardsSupport staff training, coaching, and team developmentAssist in menu planning, recipe standardization, and quality improvementsStep in to assist other sections of the kitchen during peak serviceRequirementsMinimum 3 years’ experience in a professional kitchen, preferably with supervisory experienceStrong skills in salads, starters, desserts, and general kitchen operationsExcellent organizational, leadership, and communication skillsCreativity and attention to detail in flavors, textures, and presentationAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentAvailability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidaysRemunerationCompetitive salary based on experience and skillOpportunity to grow within a premium, high-end kitchen environmentSupportive, professional, and passionate culinary teamAbout UsGrimaldi’s, located within Cotswold Downs Golf Estate, is an upmarket dining destination known for refined cuisine, beautiful presentation, and exceptional guest experiences. Our kitchen is dedicated to using only the finest ingredients to create memorable dishes.To ApplySend your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to: mike@grimaldis.co.zaSubject line: “Assistant Kitchen Manager Application – [Your Name]”

Hillcrest

Senior Restaurant manager

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Senior Restaurant Manager  Stellenbosch, Western Cape We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Restaurant Manager to lead our craft beer and gin restaurant, known for great vibes and quality food. This role requires a strong leader with excellent operational, financial, and people-management skills, and a passion for exceptional food and service. Key Responsibilities Full restaurant operations managementMenu costing and price structuringStock control, ordering, and supplier managementStaff rosters, scheduling, and shift managementHR administration, staff discipline, and complianceRecruitment, onboarding, and ongoing staff trainingDevelopment of new food and beverage menus in collaboration with the DirectorEnsuring outstanding customer service and client satisfactionHandling customer queries, complaints, compliments and operational issues professionally and efficientlyMaintaining hygiene, health & safety, and operational standardsManaging budgets, wastage, and cost controls Requirements Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior restaurant or hospitality management roleStrong experience in management, menu costing and stock controlSolid understanding of craft beer and gin is highly advantageousProven leadership and people-management skillsExcellent customer service and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational and communication skillsExperience with POS systems Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and hands-onOwn transport preferred What We Offer Competitive salary (based on experience)Opportunity to work in a well-established restaurant in StellenboschSupportive ownership and a dynamic, fun working environmentGrowth and development opportunities  To apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to yolandivm@gmail.com Subject line: Senior Restaurant Manager – Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch

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