Top Roles at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken

Job Description

Location: Pinetown, Durban

Are you passionate about building talent pipelines that enable business growth and operational excellence?

• We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to partner with our Supply Chain and Distribution Centre leaders in attracting, assessing and securing the operational talent required to support business performance and future growth.
• This role goes beyond filling vacancies—it focuses on building sustainable talent pipelines, providing labour market insights and partnering with the business to ensure workforce readiness across our Supply Chain network.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to understand workforce requirements and develop proactive recruitment strategies.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical Supply Chain and Distribution Centre roles.
• Conduct candidate sourcing, assessment, interviews and selection using structured recruitment methodologies.
• Provide labour market insights, salary benchmarking and talent availability intelligence to support hiring decisions.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience while ensuring Employment Equity and recruitment governance compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Psychology or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years' Talent Acquisition / Recruitment experience.
• Proven experience recruiting specialist Supply Chain, Logistics or Distribution Centre positions.
• Strong sourcing and headhunting capability using LinkedIn Recruiter and other digital sourcing platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound knowledge of Employment Equity, labour market trends and recruitment best practices.

What You'll Bring

• A strategic, solutions-driven mindset.
• Strong commercial awareness and business partnering capability.
• The ability to build sustainable talent pipelines and influence hiring decisions.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A passion for strengthening organisational capability through exceptional talent acquisition.

Closing Date 14 August 2026

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Job Description

Location: Durban, with travel as required

• Are you an experienced commercial property professional with a passion for negotiating high-value lease agreements that support business growth?
• We are looking for an experienced Leasing Manager to negotiate and manage commercial lease agreements for new and existing sites, securing commercially favourable lease terms while protecting the Group's interests across its property portfolio.
• This role goes beyond negotiating leases—it focuses on building strong landlord relationships, optimising occupancy costs, managing lease renewals and ensuring effective governance across a growing property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate commercial lease agreements with landlords, developers, shopping centres and property funds for new sites.
• Manage lease renewals, extensions, relocations and portfolio optimisation to minimise commercial risk.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers and property management companies.
• Maintain an accurate lease register and ensure compliance with all lease obligations, critical dates and governance requirements.
• Partner with Real Estate, Development, Finance, Legal, Operations and Franchise teams to support the successful delivery of property and expansion projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Property Studies, Real Estate, Law, Commerce, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years' experience in commercial property leasing within retail, QSR, hospitality or a multi-site business.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial leases with major landlords, developers and property funds.
• Strong understanding of retail lease structures, rental models, escalations, tenant installation allowances and beneficial occupation.
• Excellent commercial negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

What You'll Bring

• A commercially focused and solutions-driven mindset.
• Strong negotiation and influencing capability.
• The ability to manage multiple lease negotiations and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and attention-to-detail skills.
• A passion for delivering commercially sound property solutions that support sustainable business growth.

Closing Date 14 August 2026

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Job Description

Location: Durban (National travel as required)

• Are you passionate about identifying and developing high-quality franchise partners who enable sustainable business growth?
• We are looking for an experienced Franchising Manager to support the execution of our franchise growth strategy by attracting, evaluating and onboarding franchisees who will contribute to the continued expansion of our brands.
• This role goes beyond franchise sales—it focuses on building a pipeline of financially capable, operationally strong and culturally aligned franchise partners while ensuring an exceptional franchisee journey from initial enquiry through to successful handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective franchisees through proactive sourcing, referrals, marketing campaigns and franchise networks.
• Assess and qualify franchise applicants by evaluating their financial capacity, business experience, leadership capability and operational suitability.
• Present the franchise opportunity and guide approved candidates through the application, approval and franchise agreement process.
• Partner with Real Estate, Development, Legal, Finance, Training and Operations to ensure a seamless franchisee onboarding experience.
• Identify expansion opportunities with existing high-performing franchisees while maintaining strong governance and reporting across the franchise pipeline.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Finance, Property, Entrepreneurship or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years' experience in franchising, franchise development, business development or multi-site retail growth.
• Proven experience recruiting, assessing and onboarding franchisees.
• Strong understanding of franchise business models, franchise agreements and commercial investment principles.
• Excellent commercial, negotiation, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

What You'll Bring

• A commercially driven and solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• The ability to assess franchisee capability, financial readiness and long-term business potential.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple candidates and opportunities simultaneously.
• A passion for connecting the right entrepreneurs with the right franchise opportunities while maintaining the highest standards of governance and quality.

Closing Date 14 August 2026

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Job Description

• Pedros is investing in building software in-house. Our Technology & Innovation team is developing a modern, TypeScript-based platform that powers voucher management, point-of-sale integration, and customer-facing digital products across our franchise network.
• We are looking for a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to help design, build, and operate this platform end-to-end, from the API and database layer through to the React front-ends and the infrastructure that runs them in production.
• This is a hands-on engineering role with real ownership: you will ship features used across the business, take the lead on architectural decisions as the platform grows, and help raise the engineering bar across the team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain features across the full stack, a shared TypeScript API and multiple front-end applications, taking ownership from design through deployment.
• Design and evolve data models, API endpoints, and access-control rules with correctness, security, and maintainability as first-class concerns.
• Contribute to our shared component and design-system library, ensuring a consistent, high-quality user experience across applications.
• Integrate with external systems, including point-of-sale devices, identity providers, and transactional services.
• Help operate the platform in production: containerised deployments, secrets management, database migrations, and diagnosing issues across the stack.
• Write clear, well-tested, well-documented code, and participate in code review to uphold engineering standards across the team.
• Collaborate closely with product and operations stakeholders to translate business needs into reliable software.

Our Technology Stack:

You should be comfortable working across a modern TypeScript stack and eager to learn the rest. The specific tools below are illustrative examples of each category, not a fixed checklist:

• Language – primary language used across the entire stack (must-have)- example TypeScript.
• Runtime & Tooling – JS/TS runtime and monorepo workplace tooling – example Bun (workspace monorepo).
• Backend – Web framework, authentication library, and access -control model – example Hono, Better-Auth, attribute-based access control.
• Data – Relational database, ORM and data protection approach – example PostgreSQL, Drizzle ORM, encryption at rest.
• Frontend – UI framework, build tooling, data-fetching, styling, shared components – example – React, Vite, TanStack Query, Tailwind CSS.
• Infrastructure – containerisation and orchestration, reverse proxy – example Docker, Docker Swarm, Traefik.
• Identity – Enterprise identity / federation and auth protocol – Microsoft Entra, OAuth.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of solid professional experience building production web applications with TypeScript and React.
• Strong command of both front-end (React, state management, responsive UI) and back-end (HTTP APIs, relational databases, SQL) development.
• Good understanding of relational data modelling and writing efficient, correct database queries.
• Familiarity with authentication, authorisation, and secure handling of sensitive data.
• Comfort with Git-based workflows, code review, and automated testing.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work effectively on-site with a collaborative team.
• A track record of owning features or systems end-to-end and making sound architectural decisions.
• Experience mentoring engineers and raising the quality bar within a team.
• Practical experience operating applications in production (containers, deployments, observability, incident diagnosis).

Advantageous:

• Experience with Bun, Hono, Drizzle, or similar modern TypeScript tooling.
• Experience with Docker Swarm/Kubernetes, reverse proxies (Traefik/Nginx), or CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to monorepo tooling, design systems, or PWA development.
• Domain experience in retail, franchising, payments, or point-of-sale systems.

Closing Date 04 September 2026

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Job Description

• Think you've got what it takes to lead a team, deliver amazing customer experiences, and grow your career with one of the fastest-growing brands around? Then we want to hear from you!
• We're on an exciting regional growth journey and are looking for energetic, passionate, and driven individuals to join our team. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment where hard work, leadership, and ambition are recognized and rewarded.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of the store
• Leading, motivating, and developing team members to deliver their very best
• Ensuring exceptional customer service and creating memorable guest experiences
• Assisting with staff scheduling, stock control, and daily administration
• Driving sales and helping the store achieve its targets
• Maintaining brand standards, cleanliness, and food safety requirements
• Monitoring operational performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Stepping up to manage the store in the absence of the Store Manager

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, or junior management role
• A passion for people, service, and leadership
• A positive attitude and a hands-on approach
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate (essential)
• Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in a supervisory, Team Leader, Assistant Manager, or Junior Store Manager role within the QSR, fast food, restaurant or hospitality industry
• Proven experience leading and managing teams
• Strong understanding of customer service principles
• Experience with stock control and cash handling
• Basic computer literacy and administrative skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Reliable transport to and from work
• A clear criminal record
• South African citizenship or a valid work permit
• A strong desire to build a long-term career in operations and progress into senior leadership roles

Closing Date 21 August 2026

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Job Description

• We are currently recruiting for our high-performing Pedros store that is located in KG Mall This opportunity is ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering excellent service while supporting our continued growth and operational excellence.

Purpose

• Responsible for preparing and grilling menu items to Pedros quality and safety standards while ensuring consistency, speed, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and grill chicken and other menu items according to approved recipes.
• Monitor cooking temperatures, timing, and portion control.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet brand standards.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and report faults.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage stock rotation (FIFO) and minimise waste.
• Clean grills, workstations, and utensils regularly.
• Assist with stock counts and ingredient preparation.
• Support kitchen operations during peak periods.
• Comply with health, safety, and company policies.

Competencies Required

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Quality orientation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliability
• Teamwork
• Basic technical cooking skills
• Health and safety awareness

Requirements

• Previous kitchen or grilling experience preferred (+1 year).
• Knowledge of food safety practices.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

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Job Description

• Pedros is seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Product Development to act as second-in-command (2IC) to the Head of Product Development.
• This role is responsible for co-leading the Product Development team, driving day-to-day execution of the product pipeline, and ensuring product outcomes are delivered on time, on brand and on budget.
• The successful candidate will manage people, process and output, deputising for the Head of Product Development as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Development

• Support the Head of Product Development in shaping and executing the product development strategy and roadmap.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of new menu items, flavour innovations and value offerings, from concept through to launch.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations and Franchise teams to ensure successful product rollouts.
• Monitor product performance post-launch and recommend improvements based on sales data, customer feedback and market trends.
• Manage product development budgets, timelines and supplier relationships in collaboration with the Head of Product Development.
• Ensure all products meet Pedros' quality, food safety and brand standards.

Team & People Management

• Directly manage, coach and develop members of the Product Development team, ensuring clear goals and accountability.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews and development planning for direct reports.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture aligned with Pedros' values.
• Manage team workload, prioritisation and resourcing across concurrent product projects.
• Act as a deputy to the Head of Product Development, stepping in to lead the team and key decisions in their absence.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and capability-building within the Product Development team.

Leadership & Reporting

• Report on product development progress, risks and outcomes to the Head of Product Development and wider leadership.
• Contribute to strategic planning sessions, bringing insights from the team and the market.
• Champion best practice in product development processes, tools and ways of working.

Requirements:

• Proven previous experience in a Product Development role, ideally within food, FMCG, retail or QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) environments.
• Demonstrated people management experience, including direct line management of a team.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple product initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong commercial and analytical acumen, with the ability to interpret sales and customer data.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience within the QSR, restaurant or food franchise industry.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle and NPD (New Product Development) frameworks.
• Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Business, Marketing or a related field.

Closing Date 04 September 2026

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Job Description

• Pedros is investing in building software in-house. Our Technology & Innovation team is developing a modern, TypeScript-based platform that powers voucher management, point-of-sale integration, and customer-facing digital products across our franchise network.
• We are looking for a Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer to grow into this platform alongside our existing engineers, building real, production features across the API and React front-ends under the guidance of more senior team members.
• This role is built around structured mentorship: you'll work on well-scoped tasks, receive close code review, and steadily take on more ownership as your skills and confidence grow.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and ship well-scoped features across the front-end and back-end, working from clear tickets and designs with support from senior engineers.
• Implement API endpoints and UI components following the team's established patterns and conventions.
• Write clean, tested code, and actively participate in code review, both receiving and giving feedback, as a core part of how you learn the codebase and standards.
• Contribute to and help maintain the shared component library under guidance, keeping the user experience consistent across applications.
• Assist with everyday platform operations, deployments, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting, alongside more experienced team members.
• Document your work clearly and raise questions early; asking for help is an expected and valued part of this role.
• Work with product and operations stakeholders (with support from your team) to understand requirements and turn them into working software.

Our Technology Stack

We work in a modern TypeScript stack, but we're hiring for aptitude and foundations rather than an exact tool match. The categories below show what you'd be working with; the named tools are examples, and equivalent experience elsewhere is welcome:

• Language – Primary language used across the entire stack (must-have) – example TypeScript
• Runtime & Tooling – JS/TS runtime and monorepo workspace tooling – example Bun (workspaces monorepo)
• Backend – Web framework, authentication library, and access-control model – example Hono, Better-Auth, attribute-based access control
• Data – Relational database, ORM and data protection approach – example PostgreSQL, Drizzle ORM, encryption at rest
• Frontend – UI framework, build tooling, data-fetching, styling, shared components – example React, Vite, TanStack Query, Tailwind CSS
• Infrastructure – Containerization and orchestration, reverse proxy – example Docker, Docker Swarm, Traefik
• Identity – Enterprise identity/federation and with protocol – example Microsoft Entra, OAuth

Requirements:

• 0–2 years of professional, internship, or substantial practical experience building web applications, academic, bootcamp, or personal projects count.
• Solid foundational understanding of at least one strongly-typed programming language and a genuine interest in becoming proficient in TypeScript.
• Basic understanding of HTTP, REST APIs, and relational databases (SQL).
• Some exposure to a component-based front-end framework and modern JavaScript/TypeScript tooling.
• Comfort with Git-based workflows, and a willingness to learn structured code review and automated testing practices.
• Clear written and verbal communication, a strong desire to learn and take feedback, and the ability to work effectively on-site with a collaborative team.

Advantageous

• Prior exposure to Bun, Hono, Drizzle, or similar modern TypeScript tooling.
• Personal projects, open-source contributions, hackathons, or a bootcamp/portfolio body of work you can walk us through.
• Any exposure to Docker or containerised development environments.
• An interest in retail, franchising, payments, or point-of-sale systems.

Closing Date 04 September 2026

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Job Description

• Pedros is looking for an experienced Senior Product Development Specialist to join the Product Development team, reporting to the Deputy Head of Product Development.
• This is a hands-on, specialist role responsible for leading individual product development projects end-to-end — from concept and recipe development through to costing, testing and launch — while acting as a technical and creative reference point for the wider team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Development

• Lead the development of new menu items, flavours and limited-time offers from concept through to launch.
• Develop, test and refine recipes and product specifications, balancing flavour, cost, and operational feasibility.
• Conduct product testing and tasting sessions, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and consumers.
• Prepare accurate costings and margin analysis for new products in collaboration with Finance and Supply Chain.
• Ensure new products meet Pedros' food safety, quality and brand standards, and comply with relevant regulations.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to source ingredients and manage supplier trials for new products.
• Support the rollout of new products into restaurants, including training materials and operational guides.

Collaboration & Team Contribution

• Act as a subject-matter expert and go-to technical resource within the Product Development team.
• Mentor and guide junior product development team members on specific projects.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Operations and Franchise teams to ensure products land successfully in market.
• Contribute ideas and insights to the broader product strategy and innovation pipeline.
• Deputise on specific projects or workstreams as directed by the Deputy Head of Product Development.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report on project timelines, costings and post-launch performance for owned products.
• Monitor market trends, competitor products and customer feedback to inform future development.
• Recommend improvements to product development processes, tools and ways of working.

Requirements:

Essential

• Several years of previous experience in a Product Development role, ideally within food, FMCG, retail or QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) environments.
• Proven track record of taking products from concept to launch.
• Strong recipe development and food science fundamentals, with an understanding of costing and margin implications.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, able to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work confidently across cross-functional teams.
• Some experience guiding or mentoring junior colleagues on projects.

Desirable

• Experience within the QSR, restaurant or food franchise industry.
• Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Business or a related field.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle and NPD (New Product Development) frameworks.

Closing Date 04 September 2026