Head Chef | Birkenhead House

Recruiter:

The Royal Portfolio

Job Ref:

4249050381

Date posted:

Monday, November 10, 2025

Location:

Hermanus, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

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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