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Function Chef

📑 We are looking for a talented and experienced Function Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing, and executing high-quality meals for events, functions, and special occasions. This role requires strong culinary skills, excellent coordination, and ...

Function Chef

📑 We are looking for a talented and experienced Function Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing, and executing high-quality meals for events, functions, and special occasions. This role requires strong culinary skills, excellent coordination, and ...

Function Chef Catering, Menu Innovation & Leadership

📑 Thorburn Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Function Chef to join our team in Sandton, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will assist in running the kitchen, manage staff, and ensure high-quality food presentation. The role includes purchasing, food preparation, and adherence to health and safety ...

Function manager / section manager

📑 **Function Manager****Location:****PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE** **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** Win and deliver location based functional group projects Develop and maintain internal contacts within SMEC South Africa to share appropriate skills Work directly with the Functional General Manager on issues of national utili ...

Property Accountant (SAIPA) – Xero, Full Function Role

📑 University of Fort Hare is seeking an experienced Accountant based in Gauteng (Diepsloot). The role involves taking full responsibility for the accounting function of several property companies, necessitating a SAIPA qualification and a minimum of 5 years of full function accounting experience. Essential skills ...

Property Accountant (SAIPA) – Xero, Full Function Role

📑 University of Fort Hare is seeking an experienced Accountant based in Gauteng (Diepsloot). The role involves taking full responsibility for the accounting function of several property companies, necessitating a SAIPA qualification and a minimum of 5 years of full function accounting experience. Essential skills ...

Property Accountant (SAIPA) – Xero, Full Function Role

📑 University of Fort Hare is seeking an experienced Accountant based in Gauteng (Diepsloot). The role involves taking full responsibility for the accounting function of several property companies, necessitating a SAIPA qualification and a minimum of 5 years of full function accounting experience. Essential skills ...

Property Accountant (SAIPA) – Xero, Full Function Role

📑 University of Fort Hare is seeking an experienced Accountant based in Gauteng (Diepsloot). The role involves taking full responsibility for the accounting function of several property companies, necessitating a SAIPA qualification and a minimum of 5 years of full function accounting experience. Essential skills ...

Chef

📑 Overview The Banquet Chef is responsible for creating an environment where motivated people want to join, learn, do their best and advance, also he is dedicated to preparing specialized innovative cuisine per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while main ...

Chef

📑 Kitchen Griller – Full-time/Part-time Position – Location: V8 Roadhouse, Hartbeespoort What You’ll Need to Succeed Proven experience as a griller in a busy restaurant kitchen. Strong understanding of meat temperatures, prep standards, and portion control. <li ...

Chef

📑 Ensure the quality, presentation, consistency and taste of all mealsMaintain appropriate hygiene standards of the workstations and kitchen at all timesEnsure that specifications are correct according to the standard recipesEnsure daily and meals and food for fun ...

Chef

📑 Reach for RemarkableLocation: RMA Sandhurst, Camberley, GU15 4PQ Salary: £28,880.52 <stro ...

Chef

📑 We are recruiting for a Chef to plan, prepare, and supervise high-quality meal production in a high-volume industrial catering environment, including mass production and support for functions and events, while ensuring strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.As a l ...

Chef

📑 We are recruiting for a Chef to overseeing and supervising production of food for our organisation. Works closely with executive chef to promote the company’s culture, mission and philosophy. Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of ...

Chef

📑 We are recruiting for a Chef to plan, prepare, and supervise high-quality meal production in a high-volume industrial catering environment, including mass production and support for functions and events, while ensuring strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.As a l ...

Chef

📑 A well-loved tented bush camp in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Limpopo, is seeking an experienced and passionate CHEF to join their team.This is a wonderful opportunity for a versatile, hardworking chef who thrives in a remote safari environment and takes pride in delivering quality meals that en ...

Head Chef / Chef Partner

📑 The purpose of this position will be to create and lead a new restaurant on site either as an independent concept or under a suitable franchise brand in a partnership model where our client provides the capital and share in the profit.The Opportunity Develop and lead a new resta ...

Head Chef / Chef Partner

📑 My client, based in Somerset West is seeking to employ a Head Chef / Chef Partner.The ideal candidate will have proven experience as Head Chef / Executive Chef, or Senior Sous coupled with a strong background in cost control, GP management and kitchen administration.The purp ...

Senior Finance Manager: Own the Finance Function & Scale

📑 CA Financial Appointments is seeking a Financial Manager to lead the newly established finance function in Bellville, Western Cape. This senior role involves overseeing financial management while reporting directly to the CFO and driving compliance, reporting accuracy, and internal controls. The ideal ...

Chef de Partie (Under Chef)

📑 We are in need of a lovely Chef de Partie! The successful incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Kitchen leadership in managing and leading designated kitchen operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, creating innovative and seasonal menus and ensuring the smooth functioning of ...

Chef de Partie (Under Chef)

📑 We are in need of a lovely Chef de Partie! The successful incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Kitchen leadership in managing and leading designated kitchen operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, creating innovative and seasonal menus and ensuring the smooth functioning of ...

Commis Chef

📑 **Additional Information****Job Number** 26077423**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary**Location** Maude Street, Sandton, South Africa, South Africa, 2126VIEW ON MAP ( ...

Head Chef

📑 A beautiful luxury lodge is looking for a HEAD CHEF to oversee their culinary operations.The lodge is based in the Kruger National Park in the Mpumalanga Province. The Head Chef is to manage, lead, and train the kitchen staff in line with the property food directive, ensuring food preparation to the high ...

Sous Chef

📑 A 5-star luxury safari lodge in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Limpopo, is seeking a composed, experienced, and culinarily accomplished SOUS CHEF to join their intimate and high-performing kitchen team.This is a role for a seasoned culinary professional who brings both technical excellence and a ca ...

Sous chef

📑 Sous Chef | Luxury Game Reserve | Eastern Cape Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a passionate and skilled Sous Chef for a luxury game reserve based in the Eastern Cape. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives within a remote, high-end hospitality environment an ...

Head Chef

📑 REQUIREMENT: Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Head Chef within a 4* or 5* lodge or hotel environment Previous experience in large hospitality properties essential Experience managing high-volume buffet operations and multiple dining venues Strong leadership a ...

Executive Chef

📑 Responsibilities: Oversee all kitchen operations and maintain the highest culinary standards Lead, train, and inspire the kitchen brigade Develop innovative menus and seasonal specials Take ownership of the kitchen and restaurant’s culinary identity M ...

Executive chef

📑 Executive Chef | Greater Kruger | Luxury Safari Lodge Location: Greater Kruger Venue: Luxury Safari Lodge Salary: Around R30,000 DOE Role Overview A luxury safari lodge in the Greater Kruger region is urgently seeking a highly skilled and passionate Executive Chef to lead its culina ...

Executive Chef

📑 Executive Chef (Ref: 1654) Under the direction of the Director of the Hotel School, the Executive Chef plays a pivotal role in the hotel school by training students in a simulated kitchen environment whilst ensuring that the food served to restaurant patrons is of high quality. The incumbent is a ...

Sous Chef

📑 Sous Chef Safari Lodge, Limpopo, R15,000-R18,000 (Basic salary + accommodation + meals, tips & provident fund contribution) Position Overview As a Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in bringing culinary vision to lifebalancing sophistication with sustainability. Reporti ...

Head Chef

📑 A beautiful big 5 safari lodge is seeking an experienced and passionate HEAD CHEF to lead its kitchen operation.Set within a private game reserve, the lodge offers an intimate, high-end bush experience. The kitchen caters for a small number of guests per sitting, with a focus on exceptional food that ref ...

Head Chef

📑 Head Chef – Luxury Lodge Eastern Cape A prestigious Country House in Plettenberg Bay is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. This position is ideal for a creative culinary professional who thrives in a boutique ...

Head Chef

📑 Duties: Ensure all guests are cared for individually, meeting all individual needs, strictly adhering to dietary requirements, and preparing meals accordingly.Ensure the food served meets the expected standards, maintaining the reputation of the brandReport any complaint ...

Executive Chef

📑 Key Responsibilities: Kitchen Leadership & Operations: Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth execution of events and corporate dining services. Menu Development: Design and implement creative, diverse, and dietary-inclusive menus for corporate clients, private ev ...

Head Chef

📑 Duties Ensure all guests are cared for individually, meeting all individual needs, strictly adhering to dietary requirements, and preparing meals accordingly. Ensure the food served meets the expected standards, maintaining the reputation of the brand. Report any complai ...

Sous Chef

📑 Join Our Culinary Dream Team as a Sous Chef! Are you a passionate and innovative chef ready to take your culinary career to the next level? We’re looking for a dynamic Sous Chef to bring creativity, leadership, and flair to our kitchen! As the right-hand to the Executive Chef, ...

Head Chef

📑 Head Chef – Contemporary Dining Restaurant – Stellenbosch – Cape Winelands Our client, a vibrant and well-established contemporary dining destination in the heart of Stellenbosch, is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead its kitchen operations. This is an exciting opportunity fo ...

Sous Chef

📑 Duties Supervise daily kitchen operations and service flow Ensure all dishes meet hotel presentation and taste standards Assist in menu planning, recipe development and costing Monitor food quality, portion control and wastage Train and mentor junior ...

Head Chef

📑 Reference: 11169 MLR Consultant: Michelle le Roux Responsibilities Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction. Create and maintain seasonal menus, special dining experiences ...

Sous chef

📑 Job title: Sous Chef Location: Groblersbrug Salary : R18 000 – R25 000 Live-in position / Accommodation provided Job Duties Oversee the culinary operations of the hotel Responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen management Lead and train kitchen staff Ensure high standards ...

Sous chef

📑 Job title: Sous Chef Location: Groblersbrug Salary : R18 000 – R25 000 Live-in position / Accommodation provided Job Duties Oversee the culinary operations of the hotel Responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen management Lead and train kitchen staff Ensure high standards ...

Sous chef

📑 Hazyview, South Africa | Posted on 06/01/2026 High End Lodge in the Hazyview Area is seeking a Top Professional for their Sous Chef Role. Experience & Qualifications Education : Formal tertiary culinary arts diploma or a professional chef qualification from an accredited institution. Experience ...

Sous Chef

📑 To support the Catering Manager in overseeing daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality, safe, and nutritious meals are prepared and distributed efficiently across all sites. The role is responsible for maintaining food quality, consistency, compliance with food safety standards, ...

Sous chef

📑 Join Our Culinary Dream Team as a Sous Chef! Are you a passionate and innovative chef ready to take your culinary career to the next level? We’re looking for a dynamic Sous Chef to bring creativity, leadership, and flair to our kitchen! As the right-hand to the Executive Chef, you’ll be at the heart ...

Pastry chef

📑 We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to bring creativity, precision, and a touch of theatre to every dessert, pastry, and plated moment. As our Pastry Chef, you will craft experiences that surprise, delight, and leave a lasting impression long after the last bite. You bring balance betw ...

Head chef

📑 Reference: 11169 MLR Consultant: Michelle le Roux Responsibilities Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction. Create and maintain seasonal menus, special dining experiences, picnics, braais, conferences, and private dining event ...

Executive Chef

📑 Qualifications Diploma or Certificate in Professional Cookery or Culinary Arts Qualification from a recognised culinary institution preferred Food Safety/HACCP certification advantageous Valid drivers licence may be preferred for remote lodge environments ...

Executive chef

📑 Responsibilities: Oversee all kitchen operations and maintain the highest culinary standards Lead, train, and inspire the kitchen brigade Develop innovative menus and seasonal specials Take ownership of the kitchen and restaurant’s culinary identity Maintain strict food cost, stock control, and purchasing proced ...

Executive Chef

📑 We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations and create exceptional menus tailored to diverse dietary requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event catering and corporate dining, demonstrating expertise in high-volume food productio ...

Executive Chef

📑 Experience Required 510 years experience in professional kitchens Previous experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury lodge or hotel Strong fine dining and plated service experience Experience within 5-star game lodges or remote hospi ...



Function Chef Jobs in South Africa Job Search Guide, Trends and Insights

Real-Time Function Chef Jobs Category Trends (Graphical Representation)

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Uncover Live Function Chef Job Type Trends (Graphical Representation)

Exploring the employment landscape by delving into the diverse array of job types shaping its economic fabric is an important aspect of your job search. It is one of the keys to navigating a dynamic job market.

The second graph of job type uses a bar chart to display the trends in various job types for Function Chef jobs in South Africa. Each section of the bar represents a different job type (full-time, part-time, contract, internship, and remote), providing a clear visual representation of the distribution and popularity of each type within the job market. This allows for easy comparison of the prevalence of different employment types over time, helping to understand the job market dynamics.

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How to Find the Best Function Chef Jobs

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Enhance your chances of landing Function Chef jobs by following these effective job search tips. Utilize South Africa Jobs Expertini to find the right job and improve your prospects with features like Resume Scoring and personalized job alerts. Expertini also offers a mobile app for on-the-go job searching and alerts. Additionally, consider these tips:

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Is a Function Chef Career Right for You?

Determine if a Function Chef career in South Africa aligns with your career goals. Consider factors like job satisfaction, career growth, and work-life balance.

Industries Hiring the Most Professionals

The key industries and job sectors in South Africa are known for their diverse economic landscape, with opportunities in sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, and more. This can help you focus your job search on sectors with high demand.

Average Salary Range for Function Chef Roles

The average salary range for your role varies, but the standard pay scale is rated "Standard" for Function Chef within South Africa. Salary levels may vary depending on your industry, experience, and skills, so it's essential to research and negotiate effectively. Knowing the salary expectations can help you negotiate better job offers.

Cost of Living in South Africa vs. Other Cities

Compare the cost of living in South Africa to other cities in South Africa. Expertini calculates it based on the percentage of earnings to living costs, with an average ranging from 33% to 65% of your monthly income. This comparison can help you make informed decisions about your financial planning and lifestyle. It's also advisable to check with locals before moving to a new town.

Popular Job Boards & Recruiters for Function Chef Jobs

The working professional life in South Africa is rated good within our internally formulated rating system. The working hours, work-life balance, and overall work environment are rated favorably, providing a sense of what to expect as a professional. Insights into the workplace environment, values, and expectations can be well understood by exploring the available job listing opportunities. Understanding the work culture can help you thrive in your professional journey. This knowledge can help you find a workplace that matches your values and work style.

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Types of Jobs Available in South Africa?

There is a wide range of job opportunities in South Africa such as:

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The available jobs vary across industries and sectors, providing options for professionals with different skills and interests. Understanding the various roles can help you target your job search more effectively.

Top Companies Hiring for Function Chef Positions

Many top companies that are actively hiring for Function Chef positions. Leveraging resources like Expertini can help you identify these companies and apply for roles that match your skills and career goals.

Here is the List of Top Companies that are currently hiring for Function Chef:

Job title Company Work model
Function Chef Neptune Full-time
Function Chef Tsebo Group Full-time
Function Chef - Catering, Menu... Thorburn Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd Full-time
Function manager / section manager Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia Full-time
Property Accountant (SAIPA) – Xero,... University of Fort Hare Full-time
Property Accountant (SAIPA) – Xero,... University of Fort Hare Full-time
Property Accountant (SAIPA) – Xero,... University of Fort Hare Full-time
Property Accountant (SAIPA) – Xero,... University of Fort Hare Full-time
Chef Caesars Open Job Full-time
Chef Torsap Thai Kitchen Full-time

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