📍 Location: Cape Town

🕒 Working Hours: Shift-dependent

🚀 Start Date: Immediate availability preferred

🧑‍🍳 Role Overview

We’re seeking a proactive and reliable Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the daily operations of a fast-paced kitchen. This role is ideal for someone with strong culinary experience who thrives in a team environment and is ready to step into a leadership support role. You’ll work closely with the Kitchen Manager to uphold food quality, safety standards, and efficient service across shifts.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising kitchen staff across various shifts
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are consistently met
• Help implement health and safety protocols
• Support inventory management, stock control, and ordering
• Assist in onboarding and training new staff
• Coordinate with front-of-house teams to maintain smooth service
• Step in to resolve operational issues during peak hours
• Contribute to optimizing kitchen workflow and cost efficiency

🎯 Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 2–5 years in a kitchen, restaurant, or hospitality role with some supervisory exposure
• Education: Matric certificate required
• Citizenship: Must have a valid South African ID
• Financial Status: No strict preference regarding debt
• Availability: Must be able to start immediately