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Head Chef – Portuguese Restaurant

CyberPro Consulting
Full-time
On-site
Johannesburg, South Africa

Overview

CyberPro Consulting is a professional services company servicing the South African, European and Australian markets with a focus on Cloud Enablement, System Integration, Software Development, Web and Mobile Digital Solutions, Database, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics solutions.

CyberPro's expertise spans the full range of modern software development, digital and data technologies and vendors, with a focus on Microsoft, AWS and Oracle.

We offer the highest quality professional services at competitive rates combined with flexible engagement options ranging from consulting and turnkey options to onsite contractor services.

CyberPro’s services:
1. AWS and Microsoft Azure
2. Software and System development
3. System integration, Data integration and migration
4. Web and Mobile Digital solutions
5. Business Intelligence, Big Data and Data Analytics
6. Workflow and Robotics Process Automaton
7. System Analysis and Business Analysis
8. DevOps
9. Automation Testing
10. IT Project Management
11. Finance, Risk & Compliance
12. Engineering

With over 500 consultants, CyberPro has a 24-year track record with a customer base ranging from enterprise to midsize businesses and particular expertise in:

1. Insurance
2. Banking
3. Wealth and Investments
4. Retail
5. Telecommunication

Job Description

Head Chef – Portuguese Restaurant

About the Role

We are opening a new, upmarket Portuguese restaurant and are looking for a Head Chef to help bring our kitchen to life. This role is ideal for someone who loves Portuguese flavours, enjoys leading a team, and wants to build something special from the ground up.

You don’t need to be overly corporate or formal — we’re looking for a hands-on chef who enjoys cooking, guiding others, and creating food people genuinely love. Ambitious Senior Sous Chefs who are ready to step up are very welcome to apply.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Creating and evolving a Portuguese-inspired menu that feels authentic, comforting, and exciting
  • Cooking alongside your team and leading by example during service
  • Developing and testing recipes to ensure consistency and quality
  • Running day-to-day kitchen operations in a calm, organised way
  • Managing and mentoring the kitchen team, including Sous and Pastry Chefs
  • Working closely with the owner and front-of-house to shape the overall dining experience
  • Keeping the kitchen clean, compliant, and running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience as a Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step
  • A genuine love for Portuguese cuisine (formal experience is a plus, but passion matters more)
  • A positive leadership style — supportive, fair, and hands-on
  • Good kitchen organisation and a solid understanding of food safety
  • Someone who enjoys building a team and a kitchen culture from scratch

 





Requirements

Requirements & Experience

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality restaurant environment.

Strong knowledge of Portuguese cuisine, ingredients, and traditional cooking techniques, a huge advantage.

Demonstrated experience in menu development, recipe writing, and menu sampling/tastings.

 

Proven ability to manage and lead a diverse kitchen team, including Sous and Pastry Chefs.

Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.

Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen compliance.

 

Personal Attributes

Passionate about Portuguese cuisine and culinary excellence.

Creative, detail-oriented, and quality-driven.

Strong leadership presence with a hands-on approach.

Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving skills.


Benefits


Why Join Us

  • Be part of a new restaurant opening
  • Have creative input into the menu and kitchen setup
  • Work in a professional but relaxed environment
  • Grow with the business as it develops

R20 000 – R30 000



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