In-House Chef

About us:

HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers. We have been recognised as one of the top education technology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work.

We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap and we achieve this by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa, which lowers the cost of an accessible education in technology. This model has been successful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. We're backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale-up tech business, join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced full time In-House Chef to oversee and execute all daily culinary operations at HyperionDev. Working on-site, you will be responsible for end-to-end meal execution, from planning creative weekly menus and accommodating complex dietary requirements to sourcing premium local ingredients and maintaining strict kitchen budget controls.

The ideal candidate combines formal culinary training with a strong operational mindset. You excel at recipe costing, stock management, and food safety, while bringing a genuine passion for modern, healthy global cuisine. You’ll be the heart of our office culture, fueling the minds behind one of the world's leading edtech scale-ups.

Requirements

Education: Formal diploma or tertiary qualification in Culinary Arts or professional chef training.

Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of professional cooking experience, with at least 2 years in a high-autonomy role such as a Private Chef, Corporate In-House Chef or Executive Sous Chef.

High-Volume & Event Experience: Proven ability to consistently prep and serve meals for groups of 10–30+ people daily, as well as handle occasional executive catering or office event spreads.

Menu Engineering & Budgeting: Strong financial control skills—ability to cost recipes, calculate cost per plate, track stock levels (FIFO), minimize food waste, and manage a monthly kitchen budget effectively.

Documentation: Valid South African ID or valid SA work permit.

Culinary Mastery: Versatile knowledge of modern international cuisines, nutritional science, and creative plating.

Soft Skills: High level of discretion, strong time management, excellent interpersonal skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced scale-up environment.

Logistics: Valid Driver’s License for ingredient sourcing runs as needed.

Verifications: Clean criminal record and clear background checks (verifiable references from previous direct managers or private employers required).

Cultural Fit: Self-motivated, adaptable, and aligned with HyperionDev’s mission of driving social impact and innovation