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Step into a Head Chef role in Butterworth and make your mark across Eastern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Butterworth operation, and this Head Chef position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hospitality jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hospitality jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Butterworth much easier.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Butterworth 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.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hospitality jobs team in Butterworth have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Butterworth have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Butterworth.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Core Functions
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Maintain the required hygiene and uniform standards in line with safety and service policy during all shifts
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
- Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
Essential Criteria
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
- Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
- Able to remain on duty for the essential standing and service tasks, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.