Head Chef (Halaal) – Centurion | Empact Group Careers South Africa

November 18, 2025 admin EMPACT GROUP JOBS 0

Facilities Manager | Empact Group Careers South Africa
Facilities Manager | Empact Group Careers South Africa

Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Job Type: Contract (Fixed-Term)
Posted: 18 November 2025
Closing Date: 05 December 2025

About the Company

Empact Group is a leading provider of professional catering services within healthcare, corporate, and high-volume food environments across South Africa. We pride ourselves on delivering quality, compliance-driven, and innovative food services to our clients.

Position Overview

The Head Chef (Halaal) will manage all kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with Islamic dietary laws (Halaal), overseeing menu development, supervising food production, and maintaining operational and cost efficiency. The role requires leadership in both strategic planning and day-to-day kitchen management to ensure high-quality culinary output.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Development and Food Production

  • Develop and plan seasonal and innovative Halaal menus

  • Establish standardized recipes and food purchase specifications

  • Coordinate, execute, supervise, and evaluate all food production activities

  • Ensure all dishes meet quality, presentation, and cost standards

Operational Management

  • Assist in managing daily kitchen operations and strategic planning

  • Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards

  • Maintain high customer service standards in line with Empact Group policies

  • Drive food innovation, including promotional menus and grab-and-go offerings

Procurement and Cost Control

  • Place and manage kitchen and menu-related orders

  • Maintain accurate records for stock control, tie-backs, and waste tracking

  • Manage stock par levels to optimize efficiency and reduce waste

  • Ensure menu costings support business performance and GP% targets

Team Management

  • Lead and supervise the kitchen production team to ensure operational efficiency

  • Enforce compliance with working hours, breaks, and company policies

  • Apply company disciplinary procedures when required

  • Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and high performance

Minimum Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

  • Qualified chef with proven culinary expertise

  • Experience in Halaal food preparation and catering operations

  • Comprehensive knowledge of South African and industry-specific legislation

  • Experience in budget management, cost control, and achieving GP% targets

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Skills and Competencies

  • Culinary expertise with high attention to detail

  • Strong operational and team management skills

  • Excellent planning, time management, and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to maintain high standards under pressure

  • Proactive, professional, and results-oriented

How to Apply

Submit your application through the official Empact Group careers portal: Apply Here

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