Work-Force
A Head Chef is needed in Somerset West. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.
What This Role Involves
The Head Chef position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Somerset West and across the hospitality jobs space.
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 Somerset West team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Head Chef to step into the hospitality jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Why This Role
Importantly, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in hospitality jobs from your base in Somerset West. Many colleagues across Western Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.
Crucially, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Somerset West keep progressing.
Equal Opportunity
On top of that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Somerset West.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Where You’ll Work
On top of that, 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.
Notably, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Somerset West site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Core Functions
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
What You’ll Need
- Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
- Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.