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Step into a Head Chef role in Jeffreys Bay and make your mark across Eastern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
What This Role Involves
The Head Chef position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Jeffreys Bay and across the hospitality jobs space.
Notably, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Head Chef taking on this position.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hospitality jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Jeffreys Bay much easier.
About Jeffreys Bay
Jeffreys Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with within the Coega Industrial Development Zone. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Jeffreys Bay.
The Environment
Notably, the environment is service-led and people-centred. Expect varied hours, a high tempo during peaks, and a team culture built on hospitality and pride in the guest experience.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Jeffreys Bay site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
On top of that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The hospitality jobs space in Jeffreys Bay offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Jeffreys Bay team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Jeffreys Bay have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Core Functions
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
- Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
- Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
On top of that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.