Hot Jobs at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken

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• We are seeking a passionate and creative New Product Development Chef to lead the development of new, trend-forward menu items, food concepts, and culinary techniques. This role involves experimenting with flavors, ingredients, and presentations to enhance our brand and stay ahead of market trends.

Responsibilities : 

• Develop and test new recipes, concepts, and food products from ideation to launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, product development, supply chain) to align innovation with business goals.
• Research global culinary trends, consumer preferences, and competitor offerings.
• Create prototypes and conduct tastings for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure new recipes are scalable, cost-effective, and operationally feasible.
• Source and experiment with new ingredients, tools, and cooking techniques.
• Document and refine recipes, SOPs, and kitchen processes.
• Support training for internal teams on new product rollouts.
• Ability to balance innovation with practical kitchen execution.
• Strong creativity and problem-solving skills. 
• Deep understanding of food innovation, modern techniques, and global cuisine.

Requirements : 

• Higher certificate or diploma in Culinary Arts.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a chef.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an a la carte environment.
• Minimum 2 years experience working within the QSR environment is beneficial
• Strong understanding of the QSR franchising business model.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external service providers.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Own vehicle, with ability to travel.
• Willingness to work hours aligned to business operating hours.

Closing Date:

• 09 June 2025

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About the Role:

• We’re seeking a dynamic and skilled Commercial Administrator to support the growth of our retail product range into chain stores across South Africa and selected regional markets. This is a hands-on, hybrid role that blends administrative excellence with retail sales and merchandising support. Ideal for someone with a strong background in sales coordination, retail execution, and commercial data management.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Merchandising Support

• Develop and execute retail sales strategies to meet growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, store managers, and key retail partners.
• Analyse market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity to inform strategy.
• Implement effective in-store merchandising and category management plans.
• Negotiate pricing, promotions, and trading terms with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams on visual merchandising and stock planning.

Administrative Support

• Manage and maintain commercial documentation (contracts, agreements, proposals).
• Prepare quotations, pricing schedules, and customer correspondence.
• Assist with invoicing, purchase orders, and internal approval processes.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of sales performance, pricing, and client data.
• Assist in preparing reports, dashboards, and tracking commercial KPIs.
• Monitor budgets, stock levels, and cost-related data for accuracy and performance.
• Client & Supplier Liaison
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers on orders, delivery timelines, and documentation.
• Support commercial managers with client queries, follow-ups, and resolution of issues.
• Ensure timely, professional, and accurate communication with stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in retail sales and/or merchandising
• Experience working in FMCG or consumer product environments preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proficient in commercial documentation, reporting, and sales tracking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-driven and able to work independently as well as in a team

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We are looking for a detail-oriented and creative New Product Developer to design, develop, and improve products from concept to market launch. This role involves researching trends, creating prototypes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring product feasibility, quality, and alignment with customer needs.

Responsibilities : 

• Conduct market and consumer research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop product concepts, specifications, and prototypes.
• Work closely with design, engineering, marketing, and production teams.
• Evaluate materials, costs, functionality, and feasibility.
• Oversee testing, validation, and refinement of prototypes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards are met.
• Maintain documentation, specifications, and project timelines.
• Analyse feedback and data to improve existing products.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Lead product development projects from initial concept through to launch.

Requirements : 

• Higher certificate or diploma in Culinary Arts beneficial
• Minimum 2 years experience working within the QSR environment is beneficial
• Strong understanding of the QSR franchising business model.
• Own vehicle, with ability to travel.
• Willingness to work hours aligned to business operating hours.

Closing Date:

• 06 June 2025

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plays a critical role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent for an organization
• Maintaining an active pipeline and recruiting for bulk roles for new stores and replacement roles
• Building relationships with Line Managers
• Posting job advertisements onto Simplify HR
• Sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and interviewing candidates
• Recruitment for Franchise Partners and Corporate stores for bulk positions
• Conducting assessments, MIE, and reference checks for shortlisted candidates
• Gathering supporting documents and putting together a recruitment pack
• Ordering of uniforms
• Pack submission to the Human Resource Administrators
• Working closely with the Operations and Training department

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of Recruitment experience
• Must be a self-starter
• Organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be a team -player
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have MS Office experience

 Closing Date :

• 30 June 2025

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PURPOSE:

• To ensure that quality products are received and prepared for customers according to SOP. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards according to SOP
• Maintain food safety standards according to SOP
• Prepare menu items according to SOP whilst maintaining speed of service
• Provide great customer service

REQUIREMENTS:

• Restaurant and Fast-Food Service experience, minimum 1-year related experience required
• Customer Service
• Good Verbal Communication Skills
• National Senior Certificate

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overseeing overall operation of the restaurant/ take-away
• Ensuring quality standards of food and PEDROS 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