New Executive Chef at Pullman Cape Town
Pullman Cape Town City Centre has appointed Melissa Stevens as its new Executive Chef.
Stevens has years of experience in some of South Africa’s most notable kitchens, including Morgenster Estate in Somerset West. She will lead culinary operations including curated events, everyday dining experiences and the implementation of a new menu.
“Melissa brings a balance of technical talent and warmth as well as creativity and strong leadership into our kitchen,” said Raynor Damons, Director of Food and Beverage at Pullman Cape Town. “She represents exactly where we’re going: premium hospitality led by real people doing meaningful work – especially women.”
New management couple at Tanda Tula
Tanda Tula, in the Greater Kruger’s Timbavati Private Game Reserve, has appointed a new management couple. Victor Breytenbach is stepping in as Sustainability Manager and his wife Philippa as Assistant Camp Manager. In his role, Victor will lead efforts to embed human- and wildlife-positive practices across Tanda Tula’s operations.
Fresh from completing a Fair Trade Tourism South Africa audit, Victor is helping to “shape a model of conservation and hospitality that is both responsible and equitable – working closely with the team and the wider reserve,” according to a Tanda Tula statement.
Philippa will oversee front-of-house guest experiences. Her focus will be on “maintaining the warmth, professionalism and camaraderie that make the Tanda Tula guest experience so special”.
