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HEAD CHEF – 3 KITCHENSSilver Forest Boutique Hotel & SpaSomerset West, Western Cape3 KITCHENS at Silver Forest Boutique Hotel & Spa is seeking a hands-on, disciplined Head Chef to lead our kitchen brigade in a busy bistro-brasserie style restaurant.We operate breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, specialising in grill dishes, wood-fired pizza and Spanish-inspired tapas. We are systems-driven, quality-focused and financially accountable. The RoleYou will lead a team of 7 full-time chefs, taking full responsibility for:Food quality and consistencyFood cost and GP controlLabour management in line with budgetsHygiene standards and complianceKitchen culture and disciplineThis is a leadership role for a chef who understands that great kitchens are built on structure, systems and accountability. Salary & Performance BonusBasic Salary:R20,000 – R25,000 gross per month(Dependent on experience and proven track record)Quarterly Performance Bonus Structure UP TO R10000 BONUS PER QUARTERPerformance bonuses are paid quarterly based on:✔ Food Cost control within company GP targets✔ Labour cost control in line with approved budgets✔ Kitchen hygiene & compliance standards✔ Client feedback and online review performanceHigh performers who consistently hit operational and financial targets will earn meaningful additional income.This role rewards chefs who understand both food and numbers.✅ Minimum RequirementsMinimum 3 years’ experience as Head Chef in a bistro/brasserie environmentProven experience leading a team of 6+ chefsStrong stock control and ordering systemsDemonstrated ability to manage food cost and achieve GP targetsExperience in:Grill & hot sectionWood-fired pizzaBreakfast serviceTapas / brasserie platingMenu design and creationStrong team leadershipStrong leadership and communication skillsMust live near Somerset West and have reliable transport (non-negotiable) Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop kitchen teamMaintain strict food quality and portion controlManage supplier relationships and stock orderingControl wastage and achieve GP targetsEnsure hygiene compliance at all timesWork closely with restaurant management to deliver smooth serviceWe are looking for a professional who takes pride in running a profitable, organised kitchen — not just cooking.If this sounds like you, please send your CV and short motivation to:jobs@silverforest.co.zaSubject: Head Chef – 3 Kitchens

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Successful candidate should meet warehouse operational standards by contributing to implementing production schedules and identifying warehouse system improvements. Improve employee workflow, enforce and entrench the warehouse performance standards and targets and use these for guiding and mentoring staff. Direct, guide and coordinate the warehouse processes. Achieve efficiency by monitoring the application of work specific guidelines and standard operating procedures and constantly work to improve warehouse processes. Effectively contribute to the control of stock movement and stock management to reduce stock damage costs and optimise customer satisfaction.Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupervisoryCommunicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions and enforces company policies and guidelines. Motivating and disciplining staff. Coordinate and support performance targets. Supervise effective working of personnel and prepare effective work schedules to ensure that warehouse production plans are completed by a certain time. Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employee’s performance. Motivating staff through continuous training and interacting with staff. Lead the department in developing effective work habits, efficient skills, and high standards for quality. Ensure that employees are fully accountable for their role in the final work output. Address issues surrounding efficiency and quality control to maintain high standards of productivity and avoid any lapses in performance. Monitor the performance of employees to ensure they are all contributing sufficiently and working safely. Assist staff achieve company goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating job results. Management and maintenance of warehouse working equipment, including but not limited to hysters, trolley jacks, tablets and trollies.Warehouse Operational efficiencyEnsure that picking of orders is done efficiently and accurate maintaining the highest level of quality and customer service. Determine and track warehouse KPIs and implement strategies and techniques to maintain efficiency in the department. Enforce operating instructions & work processes. Ensure that orders are quickly and correctly hand-over ordered products to the distribution department. Coordinate with the relevant departments in the processing of walk-In orders ensuring a timely and accurate service with a high level of customer service delivered.Determine staffing levels and assign workload. Oversee performance of Warehouse including efficiencies, quality, and other relevant outputs. Ensure picking orders efficiently and accurate maintaining the highest level of quality and customer service.Staging Effectiveness and Quality ControlEnsure staged orders, planned and unplanned are signed off to the distribution department https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/N/Non-Foods-Controller-1269719-Job-Search-03-09-2026-01-00-15-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain the companys Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 standards and regulatory requirements.Maintain HACCP, risk assessments and prerequisite programmes.Manage document control, specifications and change management.Conduct internal and external audits, inspections, and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.Identify quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.Collaborate with production and engineering to improve processes and product quality.Ensure allergen control and due diligence systemsMonitor key quality metrics and prepare reports for management and Global review.Continuous Improvement and risk management- Train and mentor staff on quality procedures, standards, and best practices, lead non-conformance investigations and CAPA implementation, analyse quality trends and reduce rejects and waste, support environmental sustainability initiatives.Lead Food Safety team and drive food safety culture, lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce defects, and maintain compliance.Customer Technical and quality support- investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, ensuring timely resolution, maintain compliance with customer andCountry-specific requirements, complete customer technical questionnaires, participate in customer audits, manage customer specifications and expectations.QC Laboratory management including personnel responsibilities of direct reports in QC Lab, interpret microbiological, chemical and physical analysis, approve finish product for sale, manage calibration and verification systems and drive corrective actions from trend resultsActively facilitate and coordinate Global initiatives.Managing regulatory affairs for imports and exports, ensure sanitation verification and environmental monitoring.Liaise with Department of Agriculture and export certification authoritiesSupplier and Raw Material Assurance including approve and monitor suppliers, maintain supplier quality agreements, verify incoming raw material compliance, support NPD with raw material and process approvals.Experience RequiredTotal Quality Management in a food manufacturing environment: 10 yearsExperience operating and managing ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 system: 5 yearsProven track record of leading audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives (certification, customer, regulatory): 10 yearsExperience in process improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation: 5 yearsFCD Act and Appropriate regulations: 5 yearsHACCP Team Leader or equivalent practical experience: 5 yearsStrong working knowledge of food safety, quality and environmental legislation: 5 years.Bud https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/Q/Quality-Management-Manager-1271294-Job-Search-03-12-2026-10-13-46-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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