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Bring your skills as a Head Chef to Grahamstown and join a team that moves fast. This Eastern Cape role is one to watch.
About This Position
This Head Chef role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Grahamstown. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hospitality jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Grahamstown also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Grahamstown colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hospitality jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
The Environment
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.
Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Grahamstown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Key Outputs
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
- Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
- Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
What You’ll Need
- Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
- Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
- Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
- Able to remain on duty for the essential standing and service tasks, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.