Regional Executive Chef
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
Culinary Leadership and Standards
- Provide overall culinary leadership across multiple sites within the region
- Set implement and maintain TSAfrika culinary standards recipes and presentation guidelines
- Drive consistency in food quality taste portion control and service delivery across all units
- Lead menu development in line with client requirements nutritional guidelines seasonality and cost targets
Operational Excellence
- Support site management teams to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations
- Conduct regular site visits audits and food tastings to monitor performance and compliance
- Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions proactively
- Support new site openings mobilisations and contract transitions from a culinary perspective
Food Safety Health and Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation HACCP standards and Tsebo policies
- Drive high standards of hygiene cleanliness and workplace safety across all kitchens
- Address non-compliance issues promptly and support corrective training and interventions
Cost Control and Commercial Performance
- Manage food cost targets wastage and stock controls across the region
- Support budgeting forecasting and cost optimisation initiatives
- Work closely with procurement and operations to ensure approved suppliers and products are used
- Balance quality innovation and cost efficiency to protect contract profitability
People Management and Development
- Lead mentor and develop Executive Chefs Head Chefs and culinary teams across sites
- Identify skills gaps and support training coaching and succession planning
- Promote a positive performance culture aligned with Tsebo values
- Support recruitment and onboarding of key culinary talent where required
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
- Support client meetings presentations tastings and food forums as required
- Respond to client feedback professionally and implement improvements where necessary
- Contribute to contract retention and growth through culinary excellence and innovation
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Introduce food trends concepts and innovation aligned to TSAfrikas brand and client needs
- Share best practices across sites to improve performance and consistency
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency
Reporting and Governance
- Provide regular reports and updates to the Operations Director on culinary performance risks and achievements
- Ensure accurate documentation standards and procedures are maintained across the region
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Tsebo provides Integrated Workplace Management Solutions, helping clients across industries create safe, efficient, and innovative environments. Visit now.