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Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Head Chef in Kuruman, and we encourage applicants from across Northern Cape to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
The Head Chef vacancy forms part of how the Kuruman branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hospitality jobs side of the business moving forward.
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 Kuruman team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Head Chef is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Working in Kuruman
Kuruman continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with along the N14 trade route. 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.
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 Kuruman.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kuruman cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern 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.
Beyond that, the Kuruman office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Core Functions
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
- Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
Candidate Profile
- Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
- 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
- Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.