Hermanus: Head Chef | Birkenhead House

November 10, 2025

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The Head Chef at Birkenhead House ensures that all Kitchen personnel are working as a team in order to achieve the purpose of the company, which is “to give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay” . The Head Chef oversees and directs all aspects of Kitchen Operations, to ensure that all hotel and guest requirements are met and kept at the highest standards of The Royal Portfolio. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Guest Satisfaction – ensure consistently high level of positive customer reviews/ comments Overall management of the Kitchen Department operations, budgets and targets – ensure cost and wastage targets are met, if not exceeded and health & safety audits are always passed Uphold all Kitchen systems, standards, hygiene and service to the highest level. Implementation and training on new menus, presentation and standards Manage all Kitchen staff daily in terms of work allocation, performance, standards, disciplinaries, rosters, leave, skills development and training. Be a confident delegator, an excellent leader and coach Must understand and live the Purpose and Value Statement of The Royal Portfolio REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS Tertiary qualification from a recognised, accredited Chef School At least 2 years’ previous experience as Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef required Experience in a 5* Hotel Kitchen essential Computer literate, including Word, Excel, Outlook Knowledge of HACCP, Hygiene, Health & Safety standards and best practices International travel an advantage Awareness of international food trends It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio. South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document. Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.

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