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A Head Chef is needed in Jeffreys Bay. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Jeffreys Bay operation, and this Head Chef position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hospitality jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Jeffreys Bay team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the hospitality jobs group in Jeffreys Bay.
About Jeffreys Bay
Importantly, the role is based in Jeffreys Bay, near the Mthatha regional service centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Jeffreys Bay and the broader Eastern Cape region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Jeffreys Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Day in the Life
Your shift usually starts with a brief from the duty manager, a quick station check and a look at the day’s bookings or specials. As guests arrive, you slip into a steady rhythm — warm welcomes, accurate orders and seamless coordination with the kitchen and bar. Service peaks demand calm focus and tight teamwork, and quieter moments are spent resetting tables, polishing glassware or training a new starter. When the last guest leaves happy, you know you have delivered a memorable hospitality experience.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Jeffreys Bay.
Your Role
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
- Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
Minimum Requirements
- Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
In addition, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.