Leadership That Keeps The Standard High
Thabo Mokoena founded Kung Fu Chicken in 2012 and still leads the business with a clear focus on good food, steady service and practical growth. He keeps a close eye on how each branch works, how events are handled, and how the team serves busy lunch crowds, families and larger groups across Gauteng.
Thabo is hands-on about the basics that matter most in food service: clean kitchens, controlled portions, reliable stock and staff who know how to work under pressure. On a normal weekday, that means making sure the team is ready for Braamfontein foot traffic, office lunches, school orders and evening takeaway rushes.
He also keeps the business grounded in local realities, from load-shedding planning to peak-hour delivery routes and the different needs of customers in Soweto, Sandton and Centurion. The goal is simple, keep the food consistent and the service dependable.
Kitchen Team Focused On Taste And Timing
Sibusiso Khumalo leads the kitchen and makes sure every batch comes out crisp, seasoned well and served at the right temperature. He works closely with the team on frying times, sauces, portion control and the pace needed for busy service periods, especially when multiple platters or bulk orders come through at once.
His approach is practical and precise. Whether it is spicy wings, family meals or school catering, Sibusiso keeps the same attention on every tray. In a fast-moving kitchen, timing matters just as much as flavour, and he trains the team to keep both in check.
- Checks preparation before service starts
- Oversees frying, packing and finishing standards
- Supports special requests for events and bulk meals
- Helps the team keep quality steady during peak hours
Operations That Keep Orders Moving
Lerato Dlamini manages operations and makes sure the day runs smoothly from branch to branch. She deals with stock, staff coordination, service flow and the small issues that can slow things down if they are not handled early. Her job is to keep the business organised so customers get what they ordered without unnecessary delays.
She also supports delivery and setup work for functions, office catering and community orders. That means checking the details, confirming what is needed at each location and making sure the team is ready for different service environments, whether it is a school hall in Pretoria or a corporate lunch in Sandton.
- Coordinates branch operations and daily workflows
- Manages stock checks and service readiness
- Helps plan delivery and setup for events
- Supports consistent turnaround times across areas
Events, Catering And Community Orders
Kagiso Ncube handles events and coordinates catering for birthdays, church groups, corporate lunches and community feeding work. He spends a lot of time on planning, because a good event order needs the right quantities, the right packing and enough backup to handle changing numbers on the day.
His role often involves working with clients who need food delivered and set up at a venue, school, office or church. Kagiso makes sure the team knows what is going where, how it will be served and what time it must arrive. That kind of planning matters when traffic, weather or venue rules can change the schedule.
For larger orders, he keeps the focus on practical details like serving packs, transport space and how to keep meals in good condition until handover. It is careful work, but it helps events run without stress.
Branch Management With Local Know How
Ayesha Patel manages branch service with a strong focus on customer flow, staff support and day-to-day consistency. She understands the rhythm of a busy food counter, especially in areas where customers want quick takeaway, clean packaging and clear communication about their order.
She works closely with the Braamfontein branch as well as support from other areas such as Soweto, Pretoria Central and Midrand. That local coverage helps the team respond to different customer needs, from office lunch runs in Randburg to family orders in Newtown. Ayesha keeps the branch side practical and steady, which matters when service is busy and every minute counts.
Customer Care And Marketing With A Personal Touch
Naledi Molefe looks after marketing, while Mpho Sekhoto leads customer care. Together, they help people find the right meal option and get clear responses when they send through an enquiry. Naledi keeps the messaging simple and relevant, focusing on what customers actually want to know, like meal options, branch coverage and catering choices.
Mpho makes sure customer questions are handled properly and that order details are understood before anything leaves the kitchen. That includes follow-up on family meals, event boxes and delivery requests. Their work supports the rest of the team by keeping communication clear and the experience easy from first contact to final handover.
- Handles enquiries through the contact page
- Supports catering and branch information requests
- Keeps customer communication clear and timely
- Helps match meal choices to the occasion