Location: Cape Town, Day and Evening Shifts
Salary: R8000 - R15 000 per month (depending on experience & expertise) + transport stipend in the evening + tips
Are you ready to elevate your culinary hosting skills and lead the charge in creating unforgettable food experiences? Join the vibrant team at Food Jams as a Senior Cooking Class Host & Supervisor, where food meets fun in every class!
About Food Jams:
At Food Jams, we go beyond cooking—we create culinary adventures! From high-energy team-building cook-offs to immersive cultural food experiences, we bring people together over shared meals and laughter. With locations in Cape Town and Johannesburg, we're celebrated for our unreasonable hospitality, inclusivity, and passion for zero-waste, flavour-packed cooking. Our core values—Ubuntu, innovation, grit, and empathy—guide everything we do, and we're on a mission to spread joy through food.
Your Role:
As a Senior Cooking Class Host & Supervisor, you'll lead the charge in delivering Food Jams' signature cooking experiences while mentoring junior hosts. You'll be responsible for making sure every event runs smoothly—from greeting guests with enthusiasm to leading them through hands-on cooking adventures, all while ensuring top-notch customer service. You'll also assist in managing day-to-day operations, troubleshooting on the fly, and supervising the team to create memorable culinary moments.
What We're Looking For:
A passion for food, people, and hospitality
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team
Excellent communication and hosting abilities to keep the energy high and fun flowing
Flexibility to work day and evening shifts (night transport provided)
Experience in hospitality, event hosting, or culinary arts (previous supervisory experience is a plus)
A team player with a positive attitude, embodying our core values of Ubuntu, grit, and empathy
Perks of the Job:
Competitive salary between R8000 and R15 000 per month, depending on experience and expertise
Evening transport allowance and tips
A dynamic and inclusive work environment where every day brings new culinary challenges
Opportunity to lead and grow within a creative, fast-paced company
Contract: This role begins with a standard 3-month probation contract, during which we'll assess your fit within our team. After successfully completing the probation period, you'll be offered a permanent contract.
Ready to lead the charge and stir up something special? Apply now and become a key player in the Food Jams family, where food and connection are always on the menu!
Job Types: Full-time, PermanentContract length: 3 months with the option to extendPay: starting with R50 per hour during probation period, followed by R8000 - R15 000 contract.Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week
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