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Looking for your next move as a Kitchen Assistant in Gqeberha? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Eastern Cape.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Gqeberha operation, and this Kitchen Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hospitality jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Equally, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Kitchen Assistant taking on this position.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hospitality jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Gqeberha much easier.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Gqeberha.
Why This Role
Importantly, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in hospitality jobs from your base in Gqeberha. Many colleagues across Eastern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
In addition, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Gqeberha keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
- Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
- Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
What You’ll Need
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
- Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
- Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.