Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg
- 67 Jan Smuts Avenue P.O. Box 2700, Johannesburg, Saxonwold 2132, South Africa
Avuyile Fumba
Chef de Cuisine
Four Seasons Tenure
- Since 2024
- First Four Seasons Assignment: Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg, Executive Pastry Chef
Employment History
- Kapama River Lodge; Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve; Workshop 55 Grace Vanderbilt; Radisson Gautrain; Ten Bompas Boutique Hotel; Sandton Sun; Country Club Johannesburg.
Education
- Diploma in professional cookery, HTA School of Culinary Arts
Birthplace
- Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Languages Spoken
- English, Xhosa, Sepedi
Chef Avuyile is an inspiration as a chef deeply woven with the vibrant threads of his South African heritage. With a passion for flavours, storytelling, and soulful cooking, he sees food not just as nourishment, but as a medium to celebrate the richness and diversity of his homeland. His work draws inspiration from the land, traditions, and people of South Africa.
His vision includes the merging of food and wellness, exploring the vital connection between cooking and dietary health, while creating a nurturing space for future chefs to learn, grow, and honour their own cultural identities.
Away from the kitchen, Chef Avuyile finds joy in photography, gardening, and the art of food and wine pairings. He enjoys immersing himself in the cultures of the world, travelling far and wide to absorb new perspectives and cooking styles. Through every chapter, Chef Avuyile remains dedicated to uplifting the soul of South African cuisine and using his craft to inspire, empower, and celebrate the stories that food can tell.
