Head Chef

An opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef in Welkom. Suitably qualified candidates from across Free State are invited to apply.

The Role

This Head Chef role sits within the hospitality jobs function in Welkom. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Welkom team on trust, and the Head Chef role will feel that from week one.

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 Welkom much easier.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Welkom contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the hospitality jobs space in Free State.

On top of that, 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 Welkom keep progressing.

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 Free State.

Working in Welkom

On top of that, the role is based in Welkom, near the Bethlehem agricultural belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Welkom and the broader Free State region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Welkom, Free State.

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 Welkom.

Where You’ll Work

In addition, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. 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 Welkom site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Your Role

• Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
• Support events, banquets and conference operations
• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
• Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
• Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings

Who We’re Looking For

• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
• Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
• Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Clear criminal record and contactable references

Crucially, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.