Executive Chef - Gauteng

About Us

Tsebo Catering Solutions, a leading provider of integrated workplace management solutions across South Africa, is continuously seeking experienced, innovative, and commercially astute Executive Chefs to join our talent pipeline for current and future opportunities nationwide.  

We are looking for passionate culinary professionals who can lead high-performing kitchen teams, deliver exceptional food experiences, drive innovation, and maintain the highest standards of food quality, food safety, and operational excellence across a variety of sectors, including Healthcare, Business & Industry, Education, Retirement, and Remote Sites. We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef with proven experience managing multiple kitchens, culinary teams, and food production environments simultaneously, ensuring consistency, compliance, quality, and financial performance across diverse operations.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

• Oversee and coordinate the performance of multiple kitchens and production areas, ensuring consistency in food quality, presentation, service delivery, and operational standards.
• Manage and support Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, and kitchen management teams across various locations.
• Develop innovative, nutritious, and cost-effective menus aligned with client requirements.
• Ensure food production meets quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Drive food cost, labour cost, and gross profit targets.
• Manage stock control, procurement, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety standards.
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Support business growth through culinary innovation, presentations, and client retention initiatives.
• Monitor operational performance through reporting, audits, and continuous improvement programmes.

• Relevant Culinary Qualification (Diploma or equivalent)
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Chef
• Experience across multiple segments (Business & Industry, Healthcare, Education, or Retirement advantageous)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent knowledge of food trends, menu planning, and cost controls
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively
• Valid driver’s license

• Multi-Site Kitchen Management
• Culinary Leadership
• Menu Development and Innovation
• Commercial and Financial Acumen
• People Leadership and Team Development
• Operational Excellence
• Food Safety and Compliance
• Client Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Results-Driven Mindset
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple kitchens,  or multi-site catering operations within a contract catering, hospitality, healthcare, education, or business and industry environment.