Cleanthis Govender Govender brings more than a decade of local and international experience to his new role at Hilton Durban. In his former role as executive chef at Coastlands Musgrave Hotel, he was responsible for all food outlets, including banqueting and room service. “I love working with different ingredients that create new and exciting dishes. Cooking is about creating an experience and I hope that my new flavors and approach will create memorable moments for all our guests,” says Cleanthis Govender. Prior to Coastlands Musgrave, Govender’s experience has taken him throughout South Africa and his earlier days to the Ritz Carlton International – Dubai – U.A.E. His career includes working at five-star hotels and restaurants around South Africa