Current Openings at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken

Job Description

• New Store Opening – Exciting Opportunity
• Join the Wackys family as we open our brand-new store in Florida Road Durban. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic launch team, grow your skills in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to building a strong store culture from day one. We are looking for passionate, energetic individuals who are ready to grow with our brand.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overseeing overall operation of the restaurant/ take-away
• Ensuring quality standards of food and WACKYS Standard Operating Procedures are maintained
• Overseeing and managing stock control, purchasing and orders
• Dealing with customer complaints and maintaining customer service levels of the restaurant/ take-away
• Maximising profitability and meeting sales and GP% targets, including motivating staff to do so
• Managing staff including discipline and work rosters.
• Work within a team and drive the restaurant/take-away forward
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Ensure daily opening and closing procedures are conducted at the store
• Marketing activities – to ensure that promotion and incentive programmes are introduced at the store
• Customer service relations management – handling of customer service complaints and ensuring complaints are handled within the required time frame
• People management – ensure training programmes are in place for staff development and to maintain and carry out regular structured staff meetings at the store
• Recruitment and selection – leading, training and monitoring the performance of the team in the store to increase productivity and profitability
• Performance evaluation of staff

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Restaurant and Fast-Food Service experience. Minimum 3 years related experience required
• GAAP experience and knowledge - Advantageous
• Management skills
• Organizational skills
• Customer service and good verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills

Closing Date 31 May 2026

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Job Description

• New Store Opening – Exciting Opportunity
• Join the Wackys family as we open our brand-new store in Florida Road in Durban. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic launch team, grow your skills in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to building a strong store culture from day one. We are looking for passionate, energetic individuals who are ready to grow with our brand.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overseeing overall operation of the restaurant/ take-away
• Ensuring quality standards of food and WACKYS Standard Operating Procedures are maintained
• Overseeing and managing stock control, purchasing and orders
• Dealing with customer complaints and maintaining customer service levels of the restaurant/ take-away
• Maximising profitability and meeting sales and GP% targets, including motivating staff
• Managing staff including discipline and work rosters
• Work within a team and drive the restaurant/take-away forward
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Restaurant and Fast-Food Service experience. Minimum 1-year related experience required
• GAAP/ Micros experience and knowledge - advantageous
• Management skills
• Organizational skills
• Customer Service and good verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills 

Closing Date 31 May 2026

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Purpose

• Manage shift operations and ensure service, quality, and productivity standards are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and create a positive first impression
• Take customer orders accurately (in person, drive-thru, or online pickups)
• Present food and drinks neatly, correctly, and on time
• Ensure orders match receipts and special requests
• Maintain cleanliness of the counter, dining area, and presentation stations
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and company standards at all times
• Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth order flow
• Resolve minor customer concerns politely and escalate when necessary
• Restock items such as cups, lids, sauces, and napkins

Competencies

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Time management and multitasking
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Basic cash-handling and POS skills
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Good personal hygiene and professionalism

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Closing Date 31 May 2026

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Purpose

• Ensure efficient kitchen operations through accurate food preparation and ingredient management.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients (cutting, marinating, portioning, weighing).
• Follow standard recipes and preparation procedures.
• Ensure correct storage and labelling of food items.
• Maintain cleanliness of preparation areas and equipment.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages.
• Assist grillers and cooks when required.
• Conduct daily cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Support waste reduction initiatives.
• Comply with food safety regulations.

Competencies Required

• Organisational skills
• Manual dexterity
• Hygiene awareness
• Instruction-following ability
• Consistency
• Physical stamina
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

Requirements

• Basic kitchen experience advantageous.
• Understanding of hygiene standards.

Closing Date 31 May 2026

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Purpose

• Provide efficient, accurate, and friendly service while managing customer transactions and front-counter operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer orders and payments accurately.
• Operate POS systems and troubleshoot basic issues.
• Handle cash, card, and digital payments responsibly.
• Issue receipts and manage refunds or exchanges.
• Promote specials and upsell products.
• Manage customer queues effectively.
• Resolve basic customer queries and complaints.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the counter area.
• Balance cash and submit end-of-shift reports.
• Protect company assets and prevent losses.

Competencies Required

• Numerical accuracy
• Customer service orientation
• Communication skills
• Integrity and honesty
• Attention to detail
• Stress tolerance
• Sales orientation
• Problem-solving ability

Requirements

• Previous cashier or retail experience preferred.
• Strong numeracy skills.

Closing Date 31 May 2026

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Purpose

• Deliver high-quality dine-in service and ensure a positive customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and seat customers professionally.
• Present menus and explain specials.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders.
• Serve meals and beverages promptly.
• Check customer satisfaction during service.
• Clear and reset tables efficiently.
• Process payments when required.
• Manage customer complaints professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness in dining areas.
• Coordinate with kitchen and cashier teams.

Competencies Required

• Interpersonal skills
• Customer focus
• Communication skills
• Multitasking ability
• Emotional intelligence
• Service orientation
• Conflict handling skills
• Professional presentation

Requirements

• Previous hospitality experience preferred.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.

Closing Date 31 May 2026

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Purpose

• Deliver high-quality dine-in service and ensure a positive customer experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Chicken Prepper is responsible for preparing, marinating, and breading chicken according to standards and procedures. This role ensures that all chicken products meet quality, hygiene, and food safety requirements while supporting smooth kitchen operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, cut, and portion chicken according to specifications.
• Marinate, season, and bread chicken following recipe and procedures.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and food safety when handling raw chicken.
• Check chicken for freshness and quality before preparation.
• Rotate stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
• Store raw chicken safely at correct temperatures.
• Keep prep area, tools, and equipment clean, sanitized, and organized at all times.
• Support kitchen operations by assisting cooks and other team members during busy periods.
• Follow operational standards, policies, and health and safety regulations.
• Report stock shortages, equipment issues, or food safety concerns to the supervisor/manager.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Previous experience in food preparation or kitchen work (advantageous).
• Ability to follow recipes and standard operating procedures consistently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Previous experience in food preparation or kitchen work (advantageous but not essential).
• Ability to follow recipes and standard operating procedures consistently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays

Closing Date 31 May 2026

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Job Description

• The Boiler and Utilities Operator safely operates and monitors the steam boiler and supporting utility systems that enable reliable sauce manufacturing operations.
• The role is responsible for day-to-day boiler operation, routine utilities monitoring, bulk offloading coordination, first-line fault reporting, and accurate operating records to support safe, efficient and uninterrupted plant performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate, start up, shut down and monitor the steam boiler and associated auxiliaries in line with plant SOPs and legal requirements.
• Monitor steam pressure, feedwater levels, burner performance, fuel consumption, water quality and blowdown condition.
• Inspect and manage the hotwell / feedwater system, water softener, dosing systems and other boiler house support equipment.
• Complete routine boiler checks, record operating readings and immediately escalate unsafe or abnormal conditions.
• Monitor the chiller, cooling tower and chilled water circulation to ensure stable process cooling.
• Monitor the air compressor system, including receiver, dryer, filters and pressure stability, and report any deviation or loss of performance.
• Carry out routine utility inspections for temperature, pressure, leaks, vibration, alarms and general equipment condition.
• Support start-ups, shutdowns and coordination of utility availability for production and maintenance activities.
• Manage the safe offloading of diesel, oil and vinegar into the designated storage systems.
• Verify correct product, receiving tank capacity, hose connections, valve positions and transfer route before offloading begins.
• Prevent spills, cross-contamination, overfilling and stock losses through disciplined checks and monitoring during transfer.
• Maintain accurate offloading records and communicate stock concerns or abnormal usage to the relevant teams.
• Follow all plant safety, food safety, GMP, OH&S and environmental procedures.
• Comply with lock-out / tag-out, permit-to-work and site emergency requirements where applicable.
• Maintain clean, safe and audit-ready boiler, compressor, chiller and offloading areas.
• Support statutory inspections, maintenance planning, incident investigations and corrective actions.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Qualified or certified Boiler Operator with relevant boiler operating competence for an industrial plant environment.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience operating industrial boilers and supporting utilities in a food, beverage or process manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with diesel-fired boilers, water treatment / softener systems, feedwater control, blowdown management and bulk liquid offloading.
• Working knowledge of utility systems such as chillers, cooling towers, air compressors and associated distribution systems.
• Ability to work shifts, overtime, weekends and call-outs when required.

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Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure Maintenance of all Light Motor Vehicles
• Ensure Roadworthiness of all Light Motor Vehicles
• Oversight of LMV Remittance Processes
• Management of Suppliers and corresponding repairs
• Enforcing of LMV SOPs
• Ensure effective LMV administration

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Matric
• Drivers Licence – code 8
• Microsoft Office – proficient especially with Outlook and Excel               
• Fleet Controller Experience (Light Motor Vehicles)
• Mechanical Knowledge - advantageous               

Closing Date 30 April 2026                  

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Job Description

• A Code 10 Driver’s main function is to deliver goods safely from one destination to another, within the required time frame.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with the times and procedures, regulations, and correct use of resources.
• Responsible for the vehicle – safe handling/operating of the vehicle.
• Day to day inspection of the vehicle and reporting of all faults and serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Completing vehicle inspection sheet and refuelling of vehicles.
• Check truck list and follow route to destination.
• Check the truck and load before going out on the road.
• Safe truck operation, use of seat belts, no speeding, no use of electronic equipment, no eating, and no smoking.
• Ensure adherence to the Road Traffic Act and ensure the safety of other road users.
• Abide by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Abide by the company policies and the regulations of the road.
• Ensuring vehicles are loaded correctly as well as checking documentation against the loads.
• Ensure the correct quantities and loads are delivered.
• Ensure all proof of deliveries are signed on delivery as well.
• Loading and off-loading of products including pallets.
• Return of returned products, empty containers (lugs) and undelivered invoices.
• Comply with 5S standards for a clean, safe and orderly workplace.
• Report to work with all applicable PPE.
• Punctual on every shift (able to report to work timeously even when called at early parts of the morning).
• Communicate daily activities on the provided system.
• Complete the required documents accurately.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years proven work experience within the industry.
• Valid Code 10 drivers license and valid PDP.
• Matric .
• Valid RSA ID.
• Must be willing to work rotational shifts

Closing Date 30 April 2026