Job Description

WE'RE HIRING: HEAD CHEF / KITCHEN MANAGER

Coffee Court - Brooklyn, Pretoria

Coffee Court Brooklyn is growing, and we're looking for a

skilled, organised, and creative Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

to lead our kitchen and take our cafe menu to the next level.

About the Role

You will be responsible for

running the full back-of-house operation

-- from menu execution to stock control, kitchen hygiene, staff management, and delivering consistent quality in a fast-paced cafe environment.

Key Responsibilities

? Oversee kitchen operations & daily food service
? Maintain food standards, taste consistency & plating presentation
? Manage kitchen staff (rostering, training, performance)
? Stock ordering, supplier management & cost control
? Ensure kitchen hygiene & food safety compliance (R638 + COA standards)
? Menu planning, specials development & seasonal trends
? Work closely with the owner & front-of-house team for smooth service flow
? Maintain GP % and minimise wastage

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years experience as Head Chef / Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager Strong leadership and communication skills Able to manage a small but busy cafe-style kitchen Experience with burgers, tacos, light meals & cafe-style food is an advantage Must be reliable, organised and able to work under pressure Passion for quality, presentation & customer experience Must be available on weekends (padel events, brunch service, etc.)

What We Offer

Competitive salary (based on experience) Growing brand with expansion opportunities Supportive and fun working environment inside Africa Padel Brooklyn Creative freedom to introduce new dishes & specials Part of a brand that combines

coffee culture + padel lifestyle

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: R10000,00 - R17000,00 per month

Work Location: In person