With more than 35 years in hospitality, Trevor Boyd is one of South Africa’s leading culinary professionals.

He has held senior roles at top hotels and restaurants in addition to being a Springbok Chef and part of Culinary Team South Africa, competing in and winning medals at three IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany and serving as Team Manager in 2020.

He was inducted into the Academy of Chefs in 2019 in recognition of his leadership and contribution to the profession.

City Lodge Hotels specially created the role of Operations General Manager: Food and Beverage (F&B) for him when he joined the Group in April 2021.

Since then, the restaurant offering at all 57 hotels has expanded significantly, with hearty lunches, delicious dinners and moreish snacks added to the famous breakfast buffet offering, with menus regularly updated to match guests’ tastes.

He has also invested heavily in staff training and mentoring, uplifting service standards, and boosting events and banqueting.

Read the inspiring Q&A with Trevor Boyd in The South African here: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/careers/trevor-boyd-from-culinary-olympics-to-leading-south-africas-chef-talent/